Afghanistan and Uzbekistan FMs discuss bilateral ties and regional cooperation in phone call

Amir Khan Muttaqi, Foreign Minister of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, held a telephone conversation with Bakhtiyor Saidov, Foreign Minister of the Republic of Uzbekistan, to review recent developments in bilateral relations and explore opportunities for regional cooperation.

During the call, both sides assessed the progress of Afghanistan-Uzbekistan relations and discussed avenues for strengthening political, economic, and diplomatic engagement.

Muttaqi extended greetings on the occasion of the holy month of Ramadan and emphasized that Afghanistan and Uzbekistan, as neighboring and brotherly countries, share numerous common interests and opportunities in bilateral and regional affairs.

He stressed the importance of joint efforts to capitalize on these opportunities and expressed hope that consultations at senior and mid-level official levels, economic cooperation, and other collaborative initiatives would expand further this year.

Bakhtiyor Saidov welcomed the progress in relations between Kabul and Tashkent and highlighted Uzbekistan’s commitment to deepening engagement with Afghanistan. He also noted significant improvements in trade relations.

In addition, Saidov announced that feasibility studies for the Trans-Afghan Railway Project are expected to begin soon.

The ministers concluded the conversation with detailed discussions on regional developments, upcoming bilateral initiatives, and enhancing cooperation between Afghanistan and Central Asian countries.