Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) – As part of the program during his visit to Astana, a ceremony was held to award the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, with the "Altyn Qyran" ("Golden Eagle") order of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

The highest state honor of the brotherly country was solemnly presented to the President of Uzbekistan by President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.

Expressing sincere gratitude on behalf of the multinational people of Uzbekistan, our head of state noted that such a high award is a recognition of the joint efforts to strengthen the centuries-old bonds of true friendship and good neighborliness between the two nations, as well as a testament to the shared aspirations to elevate the relations between Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan to a new historical level of strategic partnership and alliance.

The "Altyn Qyran" order is awarded to statesmen for their exceptional contribution to strengthening friendly relations with Kazakhstan.