"I am confident that the Treaty on Eternal Friendship will enrich our relations with new substance."

Operativ Media reports that President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev said this during an award ceremony with President Ilham Aliyev.

The President of Uzbekistan noted: "Today, I am particularly pleased to present this prestigious award—the highest-degree Order of 'Dostlik' (Friendship)—to you, a true friend of our country. This is a symbol of respect and gratitude for your great contribution to strengthening eternal friendship, strategic partnership, and allied relations between Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan."