Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) - The new Ambassador of Uzbekistan Fariddin Nasriev presented his credentials to the President of Iran Ebrahim Raisi, Dunyo news agency reported.

The President of Iran warmly congratulated the diplomat on the official start of his work in this country and noted with satisfaction that over the past two years, Iranian-Uzbek relations in all areas have consistently developed and reached a new level.

Thanks to political will, effective efforts and the established trusting dialogue at the highest level, a powerful impetus has been given to the further development of bilateral relations.

“We have enormous potential for expanding trade relations, strengthening cooperation in the economic sphere and implementing specific projects, increasing the volume of cargo transportation and transit. In the near future, we need to use all opportunities to increase mutual trade and bring its volume to US$1 billion,” the head of Iran noted.

The President of Iran wished the Ambassador of Uzbekistan great success in his responsible and honorable work and expressed confidence in the further improvement of relations between our countries and peoples.