TASHKENT, December 9. /IA "Dunyo"/. The first round of political consultations between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Uzbekistan and Iraq took place in the city of Baghdad, reports a correspondent of "Dunyo" information agency.

According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Uzbek delegation at the negotiations was headed by Deputy Foreign Minister Bahromjon Aloev, the Iraqi side was represented at the level of Deputy Foreign Minister Muhammad Husain Bukhrul Ulum.

The parties discussed the state and prospects for the development of bilateral relations in the political, trade, economic, investment, cultural and humanitarian spheres.

A commitment was expressed to further strengthen bilateral ties, enhance political dialogue, increase bilateral trade indicators, establish academic ties and intensify cultural exchange.

The importance of expanding the legal framework for cooperation was noted.

An agreement was reached on the development of interaction between the legislative bodies of the two countries.

The parties expressed their readiness to encourage contacts between the business circles of the two countries and interest in establishing a joint Business Council.

During the consultations, the international and regional agenda was also discussed.