Turkish, Uzbek presidents discuss bilateral relations, regional, global issues

ANKARA

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his Uzbek counterpart Shavkat Mirziyoyev on Thursday discussed bilateral relations, regional, and global issues over the phone, Türkiye's Communications Directorate said in a statement.

President Erdogan said they will continue to take steps to enhance relations between Türkiye and Uzbekistan at the level of the High-Level Strategic Cooperation Council, the statement said.

During the call, President Erdogan also extended his congratulations to Mirziyoyev on his birthday.