"The voting results fully confirmed your high political authority, as well as support for your course aimed at the socio-economic development of Uzbekistan and the protection of its interests in the international arena," Putin's message says.
The President of Russia expressed confidence that by joint efforts the parties will continue to "build up practical cooperation in various fields."
The presidential elections in Uzbekistan were held on Sunday, October 24, they were recognized as valid.
The CIS mission recognized the elections as open and democratic.