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Azerbaijan-Uzbekistan bilateral relations expansion

Overview

Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan are expanding their bilateral relationship through multifaceted cooperation in culture, human rights, and economics. Cultural and humanitarian ties have been reinforced through reciprocal cultural days, scientific conferences, and educational programs. Notable symbolic gestures include the naming of the Uzbekistan National Pedagogical University after the poet Nizami Ganjavi and the establishment of Uzbekistan Park in Baku. In the human rights sector, discussions have focused on digital transformation and gender equality. Azerbaijani Ombudsman Sabina Aliyeva has emphasized the role of national institutions in ensuring the “safe, ethical, and transparent use of artificial intelligence” to support social inclusion. Economic and strategic cooperation has intensified significantly. Trade turnover reached $795 million in 2025, with a target of $1 billion by 2030. Key sectors include heavy industry, energy, automotive manufacturing, and agriculture. The Azerbaijan-Uzbekistan Investment Company, backed by $500 million in capital, continues to facilitate joint projects. On August 23, 2026, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev signed a “Treaty of Eternal Friendship” in Tashkent during the 3rd meeting of the Azerbaijan-Uzbekistan Supreme Interstate Council. This landmark agreement elevates their relationship to a strategic partnership and alliance, establishing a long-term political and legal framework based on mutual trust. Both nations pledged not to participate in blocs or allow their territories to be used by third parties to harm the other's security. The treaty expands cooperation into space technologies and digital development, while plans for a dedicated Uzbekistan-Azerbaijan Caspian corridor with a single operator aim to enhance regional connectivity. The establishment of the “Green Corridor Union” with Kazakhstan further highlights a shared focus on regional energy cooperation. Following the signing of the treaty, the partnership has entered a new phase of strategic cooperation.

Entities

Uzbekistan · Tashkent · Azerbaijan · Ilham Aliyev · Shavkat Mirziyoyev

Claims

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  • "The leaders signed a program to increase trade turnover to $1 billion by 2030." mediaplus.az · ordu.az · www.euronews.com · timesng.com · theeuropetoday.com · +1 more

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    "The countries aim to reach a trade turnover of $1 billion by 2030." theeuropetoday.com · unec.edu.az

    One claim states the leaders signed a program to increase trade turnover to $1 billion by 2030, while the other states the countries aim to reach that target.

  • "President Ilham Aliyev signed a decree to develop sericulture and carpetmaking and reorganize Azerkhalcha through a merger with Azeripek." www.trend.az

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    "Azerkhalcha will be reorganized through the merger of Azeripek into it." www.trend.az

    The first claim asserts Azerkhalcha will be reorganized through a merger with Azeripek, while the second asserts Azeripek will be merged into Azerkhalcha; while similar, they describe different legal/

  • "Trade turnover between the two nations has more than tripled compared to previous years." az.trend.az · azeritimes.com · www.euronews.com · timesng.com · modern.az

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    "Bilateral trade turnover has increased threefold over the last five years." mediaplus.az

    One claim states trade turnover has more than tripled, while the other states it has increased threefold over the last five years; these are mathematically distinct assertions regarding the scale of '

Timeline

  1. 18 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 13 sources
    Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan sign Treaty on Eternal Friendship

    Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan have signed a “Treaty on Eternal Friendship,” aiming for $1 billion in trade by 2030 and expanding cooperation in energy, transport, and education.

  2. 20 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan hold international forum in Tashkent

    The IV Uzbekistan–Azerbaijan International Forum in Tashkent brought together 400 companies to strengthen economic ties, trade, and transport-transit cooperation, specifically focusing on the Middle Corridor.

  3. 20 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 29 sources
    Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan sign Treaty on Eternal Friendship

    Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan signed a Treaty on Eternal Friendship in Tashkent, aiming to boost trade to $1 billion by 2030 and strengthening strategic, security, and economic ties.

Sources

aksiyon.com.tr · aydinlik.com.tr · az.trend.az · azeritimes.com · aztehsil.com · bakupost.az · balaken.info · banker.az · bsu.edu.az · ednews.net · en.trend.az · euronews.net · fuyuzat.az · gancapost.info · gazetedamga.com.tr · gazeterize.com · ictimai.az · karsmanset.com · mediaplus.az · medyagazete.com · mersinhaber.com · modern.az · news.az · ordu.az · ortadogugazetesi.com · primeinfo.az · pt.euronews.com · sumqayit.tv · theeuropetoday.com · timesng.com · tr.euronews.com · trend.az · unec.edu.az · world-today-news.com

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