Central Asian Leaders Reverse Course and Head to Moscow for Victory Day Celebrations

President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev and President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev will take part in ceremonies marking the 81st anniversary of Victory Day in Moscow, according to statements released by the leaders' press services. Mirziyoyev Departs for Moscow The press service of the Uzbek president announced that Shavkat Mirziyoyev departed for Moscow on a working visit on May 8. "President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev departed on a working visit to the city of Moscow on May 8. The program of the visit includes participation in ceremonial events dedicated to the 81st anniversary of Victory in World War II,” the statement said. The announcement came after earlier reports from Gazeta.uz and Daryo, citing government sources, claimed that the Uzbek leader would not attend the parade in Moscow.