TASHKENT, October 19. /Dunyo IA/.    Today, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Uzbekistan Bakhtiyor Saidov and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio co-chaired the first meeting of the Uzbekistan–United States Enhanced Strategic Partnership Dialogue in Samarkand, reports Dunyo IA correspondent.

“Today in Samarkand, held the inaugural meeting of the Uzbekistan–United States Enhanced Strategic Partnership Dialogue with my colleague, U.S. Secretary of State, H.E. Marco Rubio, - the head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Uzbekistan wrote in his telegram-channel - The launch of this mechanism marks an important step towards the consistent development of Uzbekistan–U.S. relations.

Had a comprehensive exchange of views on the full and timely implementation of the agreements reached by the Leaders of our countries, expanding trade and investment and advancing cooperation in energy, critical minerals and advanced technologies. Particular attention was also given to education, cultural and humanitarian ties, and security cooperation.

Confident that this dialogue will provide a solid foundation for strengthening mutual trust, advancing joint projects and implementing new initiatives and projects within the framework of our strategic partnership”.