Friendly relations between neighboring countries are expressed not only in politics, but also in the field of sports. On June 17 of this year, President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev paid a working visit to Kazakhstan's capital, Astana. There, the second “Central Asia – China” summit was held.
During the summit, President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev specifically emphasized that Uzbekistan’s national football team has qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and recognized this as a major success.
— Before giving the floor to the esteemed Shavkat Miromonovich Mirziyoyev, I would like to sincerely congratulate him on the historic achievement — the qualification of Uzbekistan's national team for the World Cup finals. This is a moment of pride for the entire region, — said Tokayev.
Following these heartfelt words, the summit participants welcomed President Mirziyoyev with resounding applause. This is not just a football victory, but also an indication of Uzbekistan’s growing international reputation.
It should be noted that just a few days ago, Uzbekistan’s national team successfully completed the third qualifying round of the 2026 World Cup and, for the first time in its history, secured a spot in the finals. This result marks a new chapter in the country's sports history.
During President Mirziyoyev’s visit to Astana, along with discussions on strategic cooperation, regional stability, and economic projects, the achievement in sports was also acknowledged at the political level — further strengthening the bonds of friendship between the nations. Read 'Zamin' on Telegram!
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