Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Uzbekistan, Furkat Sidikov, has met with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Iran, Mohammad Javad Zarif, in Tehran.

According to Uzbekistan MFA, the parties discussed the prospects for the development of cooperation, noting the presence of significant potential for this in trade, economic, investment, tourism and other areas.

The intensification of bilateral political dialogue, as well as a significant increase in economic diplomacy cooperation, was noted.

Iran’s Foreign Minister highly appreciated the large-scale reforms being carried out in Uzbekistan in the state and social construction, improving the business environment and investment climate, strengthening friendship and good neighborliness in the region.

The efforts of Uzbekistan to support the peace process in Afghanistan were emphasized.

The Iranian side has been invited to the International High-Level Conference “Central and South Asia: Regional Connectivity. Challenges and Opportunities” to be held this year in Tashkent.

UzA