Dmitry Medvedev sent a congratulatory message to President of Uzbekistan Islam Karimov on the fifth anniversary of the signature of the Alliance Treaty between the Russian Federation and the Republic of Uzbekistan.

Dmitry Medvedev sent a message of congratulations to President of Uzbekistan Islam Karimov on Independence Day, Uzbekistan’s national holiday.

The summit’s agenda covered efforts to strengthen regional stability and security, joint efforts to combat terrorism, extremism and separatism, measures to prevent organised crime and drug trafficking, and current international issues.

Upon arrival to the capital of Uzbekistan for a two-day Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit, Dmitry Medvedev met with Islam Karimov.

Talks were held in both restricted and expanded formats.