Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev meets Uzbeks living in Türkiye

Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, who arrived in Türkiye for the Organization of Turkic States summit, met with his compatriots, urged them to pursue knowledge and promised to create conditions for their return home.

Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, who is in Ankara on a working visit, met with Uzbek compatriots living in Türkiye. The head of state arrived in the Turkish capital to attend the 13th summit of the Organization of Turkic States.

Мирзиёев общается с молодыми узбекистанцами в Анкаре

Uzbekistan's presidential press service said Mirziyoyev asked those gathered about their lives, studies and plans for the future. “I am glad to see you again. Wherever you are, do not waste a single minute. Always strive for science, knowledge and learning new things,” he told his compatriots.

Mirziyoyev promises to create conditions for return home

“I always think about our compatriots. We are working to create all the conditions in Uzbekistan for you to live well, return home and make a worthy contribution to its prosperity,” the president said. He added that opportunities for scientific work were expanding and housing conditions were improving in the country.

The meeting also emphasized that attention to young people is linked to the country's long-term development prospects. Mirziyoyev spoke about efforts to restore the scientific legacy of the great ancestors and expressed confidence that his compatriots would contribute to the development of New Uzbekistan.

Five documents signed in Ankara

Uzbek leader Mirziyoyev, who arrived with his wife, was welcomed at Etimesgut Airport by Türkiye's Vice President Cevdet Yılmaz. That same day, Mirziyoyev held talks with Türkiye's President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, after which the sides signed five documents, including a social security agreement.