UzLiDeP signs memorandum with Erdogan’s party

A meeting was held at the Executive Committee of the Political Council of the Uzbekistan Liberal Democratic Party (UzLiDeP) with a delegation led by Zafer Sirakaya, Deputy Chairman of Turkey’s Justice and Development Party (AKP). The Turkish delegation also included Kursad Zorlu, Deputy Chairman of the AKP responsible for cooperation with Turkic-speaking states, along with several other senior officials.
Welcoming the guests, Aktam Khaitov, Chairman of the Executive Committee of the Political Council of UzLiDeP, emphasized the steady development of relations between the two countries. He noted that Turkey was the first state to recognize Uzbekistan’s independence, highlighting that since this historic event, friendly ties between Turkey and Uzbekistan have continued to expand across all areas.

’’Over the past eight years in particular, these relations have reached an entirely new level of quality. More than 100 joint projects are being successfully implemented in our country together with Turkish partners. In addition, a portfolio of promising projects worth $10 billion has been formed, and the steadily growing volume of mutual trade is clear evidence of this. Furthermore, the active cooperation between the two countries within international organizations, especially the effective work carried out within the Organization of Turkic States, serves to bring our peoples even closer together’’, emphasized Aktam Khaitov.

According to the party leader, these relations are rooted in the mutual trust between the President of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, and the President of Turkey, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. It is precisely this relationship that provides a solid foundation for the rapid development of cooperation between Uzbekistan and Turkey in all areas.

Speaking at the meeting, Turkey’s Justice and Development Party Deputy Chairmen Sirakaya and Zorlu emphasized that bilateral relations with Uzbekistan have always held an important place in Turkey’s foreign policy. They noted that this is not only due to Uzbekistan’s unique position in Central Asia, but also because of the centuries-old historical ties that have united the two peoples. The speakers underlined that, in the spirit of the close relations established by the leaders of the two countries, the leading political forces of Uzbekistan and Turkey should also contribute to further strengthening this partnership.

The meeting also emphasized that strengthening inter-party relations is an important tool for achieving these goals. It was noted that the efforts of both parties to improve the well-being of their people and ensure the socio-political and economic development of their countries are closely aligned, and that engaging international cooperation mechanisms in this process would be mutually beneficial.

At the conclusion of the meeting, a Memorandum of Cooperation was signed between the two parties to further strengthen their partnership and give it concrete substance.

Within the framework of this document, provisions are made for exchanging experience in party building, developing ties between party parliamentary groups in the two countries’ parliaments and local representative bodies, as well as between the youth and women’s wings of both parties. In addition, emphasis is placed on fostering cooperation between the regions of the two states, supporting connections among business entities, and establishing collaborative relations between the analytical centers of the two parties.

It was expressed with confidence that such close inter-party cooperation will further strengthen the friendship between the peoples of the two nations.

’’As part of their visit, representatives of the Justice and Development Party delegation also visited the Legislative Chamber and the Senate of the Oliy Majlis of Uzbekistan, where they held important meetings with members of parliament. In addition, they toured the Center of Islamic civilization, the Hazrati Imam complex, the Memorial complex of martyrs, and the Museum of the victims of repression’’.