ТАSHKENT, October 19. /Dunyo IA/. Today, President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev received Sirojiddin Muhriddin, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Tajikistan, who arrived in Uzbekistan to attend the “C5+1” Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, reports Dunyo IA correspondent.

According to the press service of the Head of our State, at the beginning of the meeting, the distinguished guest conveyed warm greetings and best wishes from President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon to the Leader of Uzbekistan.

Meeting focused on further strengthening the relations of friendship, good-neighbourliness and alliance between Uzbekistan and Tajikistan, particularly through the implementation of agreements reached at the highest level.

Growing momentum of cooperation across all areas was welcomed. Bilateral trade and freight transportation continue to increase, while joint projects in energy, industry, agriculture and water management are progressing steadily.

Importance of expanding cultural, humanitarian, educational and tourism exchanges was also emphasized.

The two sides also discussed key regional issues.