On 21 October 2017, Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev signed a resolution “On simplification of visa procedures for citizens of the Turkish Republic”. According to the document, citizens of Turkey will now be able to obtain a visa to Uzbekistan within three working days.

Shavkat Mirziyoyev noted that simplification of visa procedures for Turkish citizens is only the first step on the path of rapprochement between the two countries.

Uzbek leader said that the days will come when there will be no visas between friendly and fraternal peoples. “We will definitely strive for this”, he added.