Governments and investors from foreign countries were also involved in the reconstruction work in Karabakh. The government of Uzbekistan was among those countries.
Uzbekistan built a school in Fuzuli with its financial support. The school built in Fuzuli is one of the biggest schools in Azerbaijan. The Uzbek government also noted that this school will be a symbol of Azerbaijan-Uzbekistan friendship. With this, close relations between Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan are beginning. The visit of the President of Uzbekistan and government officials to Azerbaijan and the signing of a number of important documents also took place. In what direction will relations between the two countries continue? Will it be possible to increase the involvement of Uzbek investors in reconstruction works in Azerbaijan?
Commenting on the relations between the two countries, British journalist and political scientist Neil Watson told Ednews that Azerbaijani-Uzbek relations are entering a new collaborative epoch:
"This was most clearly indicated during the recent meeting between President Aliyev and his Uzbek counterpart, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, during which the strengthening of ties was discussed, particularly in relation to transportation links via the Middle Corridor. They also discussed foreign policy, industrial collaboration, and joint investment. The parties agreed to found a new company dealing with joint logistics."
According to a political expert, there will also be a range of cultural activities and humanitarian initiatives, among other endemic collaborations, in Baku and Tashkent:
"The meeting culminated in the establishment of a Supreme Interstate Council, and the sides pledged to support each other in international organizations and to work together to combat shared threats. They also signed a security memorandum, an agreement on visa-free travel, and a roadmap for development in relations."
"All this is indicative of Azerbaijan’s pragmatic, outward-facing foreign policy, its reflection of President Erdogan’s striving to unify the Turkic nations, and the recognition that, as Turkic nations with a post-Soviet past, they share common threats - notably from Russia", Neil Watson added.
He added in the end that these developments are good for the economies, security, and morale of both nations and should be regarded very positively:
"Certainly there is every chance that Uzbek workers, architects, and experts will assist in the reconstruction of the Azerbaijani liberated territories, and ultimately this should be applauded and recognized at the highest international level."
