Putin arrives in Uzbekistan on third trip after re-election

The leaders are expected to hold a private meeting first, followed by a meeting with delegations. The agenda includes cooperation between Russia and Uzbekistan in political , trade, economic, cultural, humanitarian and other areas.

Russian President Vladimir Putin (L) and Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev during a welcoming ceremony for the Russian President at Tashkent-1 airport, in Tashkent, Uzbekistan on May 26, 2024. Photo: TASS

Russian news agencies said Mr Mirziyoyev received Mr Putin when the Russian president arrived at the airport in the capital Tashkent on Sunday evening and the two leaders travelled together in a car.

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev visit the New Uzbekistan park in Tashkent, Uzbekistan on May 26, 2024. Photo: Sputnik

Photos and videos posted on the Kremlin website and Russian news agencies showed Mr Putin visiting New Uzbekistan Park in the capital Tashkent and laying wreaths at Uzbekistan's independence monument.

Russian President Vladimir Putin arrives to lay a wreath at the Independence Monument of Uzbekistan, in Tashkent, Uzbekistan on May 26, 2024. Photo: Sputnik

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told Russian television that Russia was ready for broader cooperation on gas supplies with Uzbekistan, saying "the potential here is huge".

Before his visit to Uzbekistan, Mr. Putin has traveled to China and Belarus since being re-elected as Russian President for a fifth term.

Bui Huy (TASS, Sputnik, Reuters)

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