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Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan sign Eternal Friendship Treaty

From Gazeta.uz · () English

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  • Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan signed a Treaty on Eternal Friendship, strengthening their strategic partnership.
  • The two nations also agreed to boost bilateral trade to $1 billion by 2030 and signed cooperation agreements in culture, tourism, and pensions.
  • The treaty establishes mutual support, prohibits using territories against each other, and aims to enhance parliamentary, economic, and transport ties.

Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan cemented their deepening ties with the signing of a Treaty on Eternal Friendship in Tashkent. Presidents Shavkat Mirziyoyev and Ilham Aliyev finalized the agreement following talks and a meeting of the Supreme Interstate Council.

The two countries base their relations on eternal friendship, mutual trust, strategic partnership and alliance, in accordance with internationally recognized principles and norms of international law.

— Treaty on Eternal FriendshipThe text of the treaty, as published by Azerbaijani media, outlines the foundation of the relationship between Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan.

The treaty outlines a relationship built on "eternal friendship, mutual trust, strategic partnership and alliance." It includes mutual support for national development paths and a commitment to not participate in blocs or alliances that threaten each other's sovereignty or territorial integrity. Both nations also pledged not to allow third countries to use their territories in ways that could harm the other's security.

The sides agreed to support each other in choosing development paths and models that reflect their national circumstances, as well as to support each other’s positions on key issues affecting their fundamental interests.

— Treaty on Eternal FriendshipThe treaty details mutual support and alignment on core national interests.

Beyond the friendship treaty, the leaders also agreed to a program aimed at increasing bilateral trade to $1 billion by 2030. Several other agreements were signed, covering cooperation in culture, tourism, and pensions. Sister-city relationships were established between Urgench and Khankendi, Urgench and Nakhchivan, and Bukhara and Lachin. Cooperation programs were also set for the foreign and justice ministries.

The countries pledged not to participate in any blocs or alliances that harm each other’s sovereignty, security or territorial integrity, or take part in any actions directed against one another.

— Treaty on Eternal FriendshipA key security provision within the treaty prohibits actions detrimental to either nation's sovereignty.

The countries intend to strengthen parliamentary ties, expand economic and legal cooperation, and develop joint projects. They also committed to improving their interconnected transport systems and reaffirmed their dedication to the United Nations' role in conflict resolution and global security.

The sides also agreed not to allow third countries to use their territories in a way that could harm the sovereignty, security or territorial integrity of the other party.

— Treaty on Eternal FriendshipThe treaty includes clauses preventing the use of either nation's territory for hostile actions against the other.
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