The message reads, in part:
“You rightfully enjoy high prestige among your compatriots and on international stage. Under your guidance, Uzbekistan is confidently progressing along the path of socioeconomic development, playing an important, constructive role in regional and international affairs.
You are making a major personal contribution to strengthening the comprehensive strategic partnership and alliance between our countries. There is no doubt that we will continue to work closely together on the current issues of bilateral cooperation for the benefit of the friendly peoples of Russia and Uzbekistan and in the interests of ensuring regional stability and security.”