Uzbekistan’s President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has awarded Turkmenistan’s President Serdar Berdimuhamedov the Order of “Friendship of the Highest Degree,” the top state honor given to foreign nationals, the newspaper “Turkmenistan” reports.

The official ceremony took place on Monday at the “Kuksaroy” residence in Tashkent during the Turkmen President’s state visit to Uzbekistan.

During the presentation, Mirziyoyev stated that this decision reflects the sincere respect of the Uzbek people and recognizes President Berdimuhamedov’s contribution to strengthening friendship, mutual trust, and the strategic partnership between the two brotherly nations.

Established in 2020, the Order of “Friendship of the Highest Degree” is Uzbekistan’s most prestigious state decoration for foreign citizens. It is awarded to heads of state and government, members of foreign parliaments, representatives of international organizations, and distinguished public figures from various fields.