Relations between the two brotherly countries — Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan — are based on a shared history, culture, language and moral values, as well as on the unity, solidarity and deep mutual sympathy of our peoples, passed down from century to century, from generation to generation.

Axar.az informs that Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev made the remarks in an interview with Uzbekistan’s National News Agency (UzA).

The president said that interstate relations built on this solid foundation have entered a stage of unprecedented development in recent years, risen to the highest level — that of alliance — and acquired entirely new content.

"The sincere friendship, mutual respect and trust that exist between the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, my dear brother, Shavkat Miromonovich Mirziyoyev, and myself play a special role in strengthening Azerbaijan-Uzbekistan brotherhood, bringing interstate ties to their current level and developing our alliance. President Mirziyoyev’s tireless and determined efforts in the name of the fraternity, unity and alliance between our countries have earned him deep respect and affinity in Azerbaijan.

As I have already noted, political dialogue between our two states is at a very high level. Naturally, regular reciprocal visits at the highest level—15 over the past five years—and our close contacts provide favorable conditions for the dynamic development and strengthening of these ties.

Over the past five years, this will be my third state visit and my seventh visit overall to your brotherly country. I always take great pleasure in visiting beautiful and unique Uzbekistan, and each visit has special significance for me. Traditionally, these visits take place in an atmosphere of exceptional hospitality, brotherhood, sincerity and mutual understanding. What particularly delights me when visiting brotherly Uzbekistan is the country’s rapid development in all spheres in recent years. The construction of modern cities, the diversification of the economy, the implementation of large-scale infrastructure projects, and the attention paid to science, education, culture and sports clearly demonstrate the rapid rate of the country’s growth.

The large-scale activities consistently pursued under the wise leadership of the leader of Uzbekistan, my dear brother, Shavkat Miromonovich Mirziyoyev, aimed at the comprehensive development and prosperity of the country, as well as the steady strengthening of the country’s international standing and the significant successes achieved across all key sectors, inspire sincere respect and deep satisfaction. All of this is the result of thoughtful policy, strategic vision, the President’s love for the Homeland, and effective state governance.

In August 2024, I paid a state visit to Uzbekistan, and in July 2025, the President of Uzbekistan paid a state visit to Azerbaijan. The numerous documents signed during these reciprocal visits, in particular the “Declaration on Further Strengthening of Strategic Partnership” and the “Treaty on Allied Relations,” formally enshrined the natural alliance between our two independent, strong and sovereign states. They further strengthened the legal and political foundations of our relations and opened new opportunities for the future development of our cooperation," the head of state noted.