MOSCOW, November 1 (RIA Novosti) - Russian Prime Minister Viktor Zubkov will arrive in Tashkent, the capital of Uzbekistan, later on Thursday on an official visit, a spokesman for the Russian government said.
During his two-day visit, Zubkov is expected to meet with Uzbek Prime Minister Shavkat Mirziyeyev and President Islam Karimov to discuss bilateral trade and economic cooperation, mainly in the energy sphere.
The Russian premier will also take part in the session of the Council of Heads of Government of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) on Friday.
Premiers from the six SCO members (Russia, China and four Central Asian states) will discuss Russia's proposal to establish an energy alliance within the bloc, to more efficiently use energy resources and emprove economic ties.
The agenda for the Friday meeting will also include transport, cooperation in emergency situations, education, health, and tourism.
