Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) -- Minister of Defense of Uzbekistan Bakhodir Kurbanov received the head of the US Central Command (Centcom) Michael Kurilla on 13 June. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Defense of Uzbekistan.

During the meeting, the parties noted that relations between Uzbekistan and the United States are developing on the principles of equality, trust and respect, mutual benefit, and strategic partnership.

The parties cooperate in the fight against extremism, religious radicalism, international terrorism and other threats to peace and stability.

During the talks, the parties discussed the state and prospects of cooperation between the defense departments of the two countries, including in the military and military-technical spheres, as well as bilateral cooperation in the field of security in Central Asia and important aspects of friendly cooperation.