Special Representative of the President of Uzbekistan for Afghanistan Ismatulla Irgashev held talks with the UK Prime Minister’s Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan Nigel Casey.

According to Uzbekistan MFA, the parties discussed the current state and prospects of relations between Uzbekistan and the UK on a peaceful settlement of the Afghan crisis, as well as the prompt provision of humanitarian assistance to the country.

A high-ranking British diplomat emphasized the significant role of Uzbekistan in establishing a long-term and sustainable peace in Afghanistan, including economic assistance to this country.

The British side noted the importance and timeliness of Uzbekistan’s initiative to create a multifunctional transport and logistics hub in the city of Termez under the auspices of the UN to deliver humanitarian aid to Afghanistan.

Views were exchanged 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 to prevent a humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan.

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