Putin to pay state visit to Uzbekistan

This is the third foreign trip of the Russian leader after the inaugurationon May 7. The forthcoming visit will be the state one, with the highest ofthe possible statuses.
Putin and Mirziyoyev will discuss the current condition and prospects offurther development of bilateral relations, the strategic partnership andallies' relations, and will also exchange opinions on current regionalproblems, the Kremlin's press service said.
Heads of states will also take part in the first meeting of the Council ofRegions of Russia and Uzbekistan. Furthermore, several joint documents willbe signed during the visit, reports BSS.