President sends greetings to participants of Uzbek-Belarusian inter-parliamentary forum

President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko sent greetings to the participants of the Uzbek-Belarusian inter-parliamentary forum, the correspondent of the Minsk-Novosti agency reports with reference to the press service of the Head of State.

Ah. Lukashenko drew attention to the symbolism of choosing the venue of the event – the ancient city of Khivu, where centuries-old traditions and creative energy of our time are intertwined.

- Belarus aims to expand cooperation with Uzbekistan in all areas. A significant event was the recent signing at the highest level of the Declaration on the establishment of strategic partnership relations, the Belarusian leader recalled.

He stressed that the organization of such a representative event clearly confirms the high dynamics of bilateral cooperation, gives it versatility and fills with concrete practical content.

- An open dialogue between the legislators of Belarus and Uzbekistan will allow to harmonize the legal framework of the two countries, develop initiatives aimed at deepening political, economic and humanitarian ties, the President said.

Ah. Alexander Lukashenko expressed confidence that the agreements reached will open new horizons for joint work, will contribute to the establishment of direct contacts in the fields of industry, agriculture, education, healthcare, tourism.

The Head of State wished all participants of the forum new ideas and inspiring results.

- Let your projects serve to further strengthen the Belarusian-Uzbek friendship and the well-being of our peoples, Alexander Lukashenko concluded.