Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) — The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan Bakhtiyor Saidov met with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Tajikistan Sirojiddin Muhriddin on the sidelines of the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly.

The head of the Uzbek Foreign Ministry stated that the strategic partnership and allied relations between the two countries are strengthening.

"We strive to create good neighborly relations that will serve the interests of all the peoples of Central Asia," he added.