Materials with tag «afghanistan»
Defense Ministry of Uzbekistan denies dislodging Afghan military helicopter
Defense Ministry of Uzbekistan refuted a circulating social media post claiming that an Afghan military helicopter was dislodged on the border between Afghanistan and Uzbekistan. “These reports are unfounded,” stated the Defense Ministry.
Uzbekistan ready to create “most favorable conditions” for Afghanistan’s business — foreign minister
Foreign Minister of Uzbekistan Bakhtiyor Saidov held talks with leadership of Afghanistan in Kabul. They discussed development of trade, transit, investments in Afghanistan, cooperation in use of water resources and other matters. Photos.
Uzbekistan increases trade with China and Russia, decreases with neighbors in 2023
China replaced Russia as Uzbekistan’s primary trading partner in 2023. Trade with both countries increased, with growing imports to Uzbekistan and decreasing exports. At the same time, trade with neighboring Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan declined.
Head of Uzbekistan’s State Security Service meets acting defense minister of Afghanistan
Head of the State Security Service of Uzbekistan Abdusalom Azizov met with acting Defense Minister of Afghanistan Mohammad Yaqoob to discuss border issues and strengthening of bilateral relations.
Uzbekistan sends 185 tons of humanitarian aid to Afghanistan
Uzbekistan dispatched humanitarian aid to Afghanistan with 185 tonnes of food assistance, comprising flour, wheat, vegetable oil, pasta, canned goods, sugar, and instant food items during the holy month of Ramadan.
G7 foreign ministers to cooperate on Central Asian challenges
The Group of Seven (G7) foreign ministers have committed to collaborating on Central Asian challenges, such as the fallout from Russia’s aggression, Afghanistan’s destabilization, and food and energy insecurity, among other issues at their recent meeting in Japan.
Uzbekistan hosts 4th ministerial meeting to address Afghanistan’s economic and security challenges
Foreign ministers of Afghanistan’s neighbours met in Samarkand, addressing the nation’s complex situation and emphasizing the need for economic projects, infrastructure development, and regional collaboration to counter terrorism and narcotics trafficking for a peaceful future.
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