TASHKENT, Uzbekistan: The Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi met with the Foreign Minister of Uzbekistan Abdulaziz Kamilov in Tashkent on Wednesday, and exchanged views on ways and means with his Uzbek Counterpart to intensify bilateral relations in all areas.
The two foreign ministers agreed that in view of recent frequent high level exchanges, Pakistan-Uzbekistan bilateral relations have transformed into a strategic partnership.
It was decided to follow-up closely the implementation of decisions, taken during the recent visit of Prime Minister Imran Khan to Uzbekistan.
During the meeting, regional security situation, particularly the evolving situation in Afghanistan came under discussion.
Emphasizing Pakistan’s support for an inclusive political setup, the Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi remarked that peace in Afghanistan would bring stability in the region, promote trade and facilitate people to people linkages.
It was therefore important that neighbours of Afghanistan coordinate closely on the situation in Afghanistan.
Welcoming the foreign minister, the Uzbek Foreign Minister Abdulaziz Kamilov highlighted upward trajectory in the bilateral relations.
Abdulaziz Kamilov termed Qureshi’s visit important and timely in terms of close coordinated approach on Afghanistan.
The two foreign ministers agreed to continue consultations to advance shared objectives of a peaceful, prosperous and connected region.
