Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.uz) — Uzbekistan’s Foreign Minister Bakhtiyor Saidov met with UN Under-Secretary-General and head of the UN Office of Counter-Terrorism Alexander Zuev to discuss cooperation in combating terrorism and extremism.
During the meeting, the two sides discussed prospects for further developing cooperation between Uzbekistan and the United Nations, with particular attention to joint efforts to counter terrorism and extremism.
They also focused on the consistent implementation of measures outlined in the bilateral Roadmap and Uzbekistan’s experience in rehabilitating and reintegrating citizens. The participants exchanged views on proposals and initiatives aimed at strengthening regional cooperation.
The talks also covered regional security, the promotion of religious tolerance and the development of intercultural dialogue.
The discussion reflected a comprehensive approach to countering terrorism and extremism, encompassing not only security measures but also the prevention of radicalisation, social rehabilitation and efforts to strengthen mutual understanding within society.
