On October 22, 2021, Special Representative of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan for Afghanistan Ismatulla Irgashev held talks with the Special Representative of the Federal Government of Germany for Afghanistan and Pakistan, Jasper Wieck, in Berlin.

According to Uzbekistan MFA, the efforts of Uzbekistan and Germany to peacefully resolve the Afghan crisis, as well as to provide humanitarian assistance to the country as soon as possible, were discussed at the meeting.

The German side highly appreciated Uzbekistan’s assistance in the evacuation of German citizens from Afghanistan and expressed readiness to actively cooperate with Uzbekistan in establishing peace and stability in this country.

The parties exchanged views on the current situation in Afghanistan, the development of a consolidated position of the international community, both concerning the new authorities of the country, and the prevention of a humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan.

The sides expressed mutual interest in continuing bilateral consultations on Afghan issues.

UzA