President receives US Assistant Secretary of State

The US delegation led by Nisha Desai Biswal arrived in Tashkent to attend the fifth round of bilateral political consultations.

Uzbek President said that he positively appraises the dynamic nature of cooperation between our two nations that is built on pragmatism and mutual respect.

It was stressed at the meeting that the regular dialogue at various levels allows the two sides to better understand each other, find constructive solutions and define target spheres for furthering the interaction both in the interstate format and that among research and education institutions, culture and art figures, civil society representatives.

A particular significance during the conversation was attached to international affairs, primarily the Afghan quandary, which exerts a substantial influence on the state of security in our region and beyond it. In this regard, the Assistant Secretary of State noted that the United States highly appreciates the Uzbek leader’s efforts in addressing the crisis in Afghanistan and our country’s help in restoring its economy.

Nisha Desai Biswal thanked Islam Karimov for a warm welcome and the opportunity to exchange views on pressing bilateral and regional issues. On behalf of the leadership of her country, the US diplomat confirmed the US commitment for the steadfast advancement of the multifaceted and long-term cooperation with Uzbekistan.