Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.uz) — Uzbekistan has appointed its first permanent representative to the African Union. The country’s ambassador to Qatar, South Africa and Ethiopia, Ashraf Khodjaev, presented his credentials to African Union Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, the Dunyо news agency reported.
The African Union brings together 55 countries across the continent. The appointment of a permanent representative is intended to promote Uzbekistan’s engagement with the organisation and its member states.
Following the ceremony, the two sides held talks and reaffirmed their interest in strengthening friendly relations and expanding cooperation.
They also discussed plans for joint events in the cultural, economic and humanitarian fields.
