Uzbekistan and UK deepen cooperation to support stability in Afghanistan

Uzbekistan and the United Kingdom have reaffirmed their commitment to close cooperation on Afghanistan’s stability and regional security during a high-level meeting in Tashkent.

The talks were held between Ismatulla Irgashev, Special Representative of the President of Uzbekistan for Afghanistan, and Mark Clayton, Deputy Director of the Department for Cooperation with Central Asia and Eastern Europe at the UK Foreign Office.

According to Uzbekistan’s Foreign Ministry, both sides discussed expanding political, diplomatic, and economic collaboration, emphasizing the importance of maintaining dialogue and coordination on regional issues. The officials noted a steady increase in bilateral contacts and expressed readiness to elevate relations to a “new qualitative level.”

A major focus of the discussions was the security situation in Afghanistan and the need for continued international engagement to promote peace and stability under the current conditions. Both countries reiterated their shared commitment to supporting a stable and self-reliant Afghanistan through practical cooperation and regional partnerships.

The meeting concluded with an agreement to sustain working-level dialogue and joint initiatives aimed at fostering peace, sustainable development, and connectivity across Central and South Asia.