Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.uz) — Uzbekistan’s Consul General in Jeddah, Sirojiddin Shamsutdinov, has met with Medina Governor Prince Salman bin Sultan Al Saud. The sides discussed prospects for expanding interregional cooperation in trade, investment, culture, humanitarian affairs and tourism, Dunyo news agency reported.
During the meeting, the Saudi side highlighted the development of friendly relations between Uzbekistan and Saudi Arabia.
It also praised the activities of Uzbek entrepreneurs involved in construction projects in Medina and developing businesses in industry and catering.
Particular attention was given to pilgrimage tourism and creating favourable conditions for Uzbek citizens visiting Medina, including those performing Umrah and ziyarat. The sides also discussed opportunities to implement mutually beneficial joint projects.
Prince Salman bin Sultan reaffirmed his interest in further expanding cooperation with Uzbekistan and expressed readiness to support initiatives aimed at strengthening trade, economic and cultural ties between the two sides.
