Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) — The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Uzbekistan, Bakhtiyor Saidov, held a phone conversation with the Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs of Afghanistan, Mawlavi Amir Khan Muttaqi.

The sides confirmed their commitment to further strengthening the traditionally friendly and good-neighborly relations between Uzbekistan and Afghanistan.

The ministers noted significant progress in various areas of dynamically developing cooperation and emphasized the broad potential for deepening bilateral engagement.

During the conversation, special attention was given to the trans-Afghan railway project as an important initiative in the field of transport connectivity, aimed at unlocking the full potential of the macro-region.

The heads of foreign ministries agreed to continue close cooperation to promote sustainable development and ensure long-term peace and stability in the region.