Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) -- Uzbek Foreign Minister Abdulaziz Kamilov is undergoing treatment abroad. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Uzbekistan.

According to the ministry, Abdulaziz Kamilov has been treated at the Central Clinical Hospital No. 1 of the Main Medical Directorate due to a chronic illness over the past ten days.

"According to the conclusion of the medical consultation, due to the need for a deeper examination of the health of Abdulaziz Kamilov, these days the Minister continues treatment abroad to undergo a specialized medical examination and receive appropriate therapy," the Foreign Ministry said in a statement.