Russia regards relations with Uzbekistan as strategic partnership — Lavrov

MOSCOW, July 24. /TASS/. Russian President Vladimir Putin has wished a happy birthday to his Uzbek counterpart Shavkat Mirziyoyev over the phone, the Kremlin press service reported.

"During the telephone conversation, Russian President Vladimir Putin wished Uzbekistan’s President Shavkat Mirziyoyev a happy birthday," the press service said.

The Russian leader also sent a message of congratulations to his Uzbek counterpart.