Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) -- Ambassador of Uzbekistan Abat Fayzullaev held a meeting with the Executive Director of the UN World Food Program Cindy McCain, Dunyo news agency reported.

During the conversation, the head of this international organization expressed high appreciation for Uzbekistan’s assistance in delivering humanitarian supplies to Afghanistan.

“I am well aware of the importance of the international transport and logistics hub in Termez in delivering urgent assistance in this direction and saving the lives of millions of Afghans,” she said.

Strong support was expressed for Uzbekistan’s regular attention from the international community to this problem.

It was also recognized that the issues of establishing peace in Afghanistan, achieving national harmony and ensuring stability are an integral part of Uzbekistan’s foreign policy.

The parties exchanged views on the use of the Termez international transport and logistics hub for the delivery of humanitarian goods to Afghanistan and the further expansion of humanitarian assistance.

Cindy McCain expressed interest in continuing this cooperation with Uzbekistan and noted her readiness in the future to provide expert support in projects suitable for our country, in particular, on healthy nutrition programs in schools in the Aral Sea region.

The UN World Food Program is the leading international humanitarian organization providing humanitarian assistance in response to crises in countries caused by conflicts and emergencies.