Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan discuss issues of bilateral relations

Uzbekistan, Tashkent, September 13 / Trend D.Azizov / Uzbek president Islam Karimov and Kyrgyz president Almazbek Atambayev discussed the agenda of the Bishkek summit of Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) which will be opened on Friday, as well as the issues of development of bilateral relations, Uzbek Media outlet reported. According to the report, Uzbek president noted the significance and importance of the SCO summit, which will involve all members of the organization, as well as the responsibility of Kyrgyz leadership for its successful holding. "This event, which will be in the center of world attention, is of great significance for Kyrgyzstan's life and development", Uzbek president said, Media outlet reported. According to the report, Karimov wished Atambayev success in holding the summit. According to Uzbek president, participation of new persons, including recently elected Chinese president Xi Jinping and Iran's new president in SCO Bishk4ek summit, increases its importance. For his part, Atambayev thanked his Uzbek counterpart for the help and support to Kyrgyzstan in 2010 during June occasions in the countries south. According to him, not only he, but also the whole Kyrgyz nation has long been waiting for Uzbek president's visit. Uzbek president arrived in Bishkek to attend SCO summit. The summit's program envisages the view of 10 key issues, including the situation in Afghanistan, fighting against terrorism, illegal drug and weapon's turnover, transborder organized crime. The outcome of the summit will be a political document - Bishkek Declaration. Do you have any feedback? Contact our journalist at agency@trend.az