Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev.

The two presidents discussed preparations for the upcoming summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation in Samarkand this September. In this context, the SCO’s high international standing and its growing contribution to strengthening regional stability and security were noted.

Further development of bilateral strategic partnership and alliance was also touched upon.

Vladimir Putin congratulated Alexander Babin, Danil Klishch, Vsevolod Nagibin and Fedor Romashov, members of the Russian team that competed at the International Olympiad in Informatics in Yogyakarta, Indonesia.

The message reads in part:

”You have represented our country at this prestigious competition with dignity, proving in deed that Russian education is justly respected and the schools where you study can be proud of their talented students. Well done!

I am certain that your knowledge, capacity for work and dedication will help you move forward with confidence and achieve success in life and in your future profession.”