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Foreign minister of Uzbekistan Bakhtiyor Saidov and US secretary of state Marco Rubio held the inaugural meeting of the Uzbekistan — United States Enhanced Strategic Partnership Dialogue in Samarkand.
The inaugural meeting of the Uzbekistan — United States Enhanced Strategic Partnership Dialogue was held in Samarkand on Monday. It was chaired by foreign minister of Uzbekistan Bakhtiyor Saidov and US secretary of state Marco Rubio.
“The launch of this mechanism marks an important step towards the consistent development of Uzbekistan-US relations,” Bakhtiyor Saidov wrote on his Telegram channel.
The sides held a comprehensive exchange of views on the “full and timely implementation of the agreements reached by the leaders of our countries, expanding trade and investment, and advancing cooperation in energy, critical minerals, and advanced technologies”, he noted.
Particular attention was also given to education, cultural and humanitarian ties, and security cooperation, the minister added.
“Confident that this dialogue will provide a solid foundation for strengthening mutual trust, advancing joint projects, and implementing new initiatives and projects within the framework of our strategic partnership,” he concluded.
Marco Rubio is in Uzbekistan for the C5+1 talks with regional foreign ministers. Samarkand will also host the second meeting of US-Uzbekistan Business and Investment Council.
