The official representative of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia, Maria Zakharova, expressed her opinion regarding the statement of Zakhar Prilepin, the writer, co-chairman of the "Just Russia for the Truth" party, "Adyrna" correspondent reported.
"Russia and Uzbekistan are connected by comprehensive strategic partnership and alliance relations. It's not just a nice word. The development of mutual relations is evidenced by the impressive results obtained by the President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev during his official visit to our country in October and the warm atmosphere between the leaders of the two countries at the Council meeting.
We are fully committed to the agreements on strategic partnership of June 16, 2004 and alliance relations of November 14, 2005. According to mutual obligations, our cooperation is based on respect for sovereignty and friendship," he said.
