Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) -- On 16 July, as part of an international conference in Tashkent, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev received the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud.

The head of our state noted with satisfaction the observed dynamic development of bilateral ties - the intensification of dialogue and the promotion of the first large investment projects, primarily in the energy sector.

Minister Faisal bin Farhan conveyed to the leader of Uzbekistan the sincere greetings and good wishes of King Salman bin Abdul-Aziz Al Saud, and also renewed his invitation to pay an official visit to Saudi Arabia.

It was emphasized that the Saudi side highly appreciates and supports the timely and important international initiatives of the President of Uzbekistan to strengthen the regional interconnectedness of Central and South Asia, as well as the all-round assistance rendered to the peaceful settlement of the situation in Afghanistan.

During the meeting, the sides discussed prospects for expanding practical cooperation, preparing events and new projects in order to fill the agenda of upcoming high-level contacts with concrete content, and bring Uzbek-Saudi relations to a qualitatively new level.