Uzbek President congratulates Pope Benedict XVI

Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) -- President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Islam Karimov has sent a greeting letter to Pope Benedict XVI on the Vatican’s public holiday – the Anniversary of His Holiness’s Election.

In his note, Islam Karimov has wished Benedict XVI a sound health and every success in his responsible mission, the press Service of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan.