Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) -- On 14 April 2022, Special Representative of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan for Afghanistan Ismatulla Irgashev held talks with the UK Special Representative for Afghanistan, Nigel Casey.

During the meeting, the parties discussed the current state and prospects of relations between Uzbekistan and the UK on the peaceful settlement of the Afghan crisis, as well as the speedy provision of humanitarian assistance to the country.

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

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

There was also an exchange of views on the current situation in Afghanistan, the development of a consolidated position of the international community, both in relation to the new authorities of the country, and to prevent a humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan.