JAKARTA, October 4. /Dunyo IA/.    An official reception dedicated to the 35th Anniversary of Uzbekistan’s Independence was held in the capital of Indonesia, reports Dunyo IA correspondent.

More than 400 guests attended the event, including senior officials of the Administration of the President of Indonesia, members of the Government and Parliament, representatives of leading business circles, heads of diplomatic missions of foreign states and representatives of international organizations.

Representing the Government of Indonesia, Minister of Transportation Dudy Purwagandhi attended the event as the guest of honor. Official composition of the Indonesian Government confirms Dudy Purwagandhi as Minister of Transportation.

Reception was also attended by Head of the Hajj Organizing Agency Muhammad Irfan Yusuf, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Muhammad Anis Matta, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Santo Darmosumatro, Deputy Minister of Trade Dyah Roro Esti Widya Putr and other officials.

In his remarks, Indonesian Minister of Transportation Dudy Purwagandhi noted that relations between the two countries have reached the level of a strategic partnership and highly appreciated the open and pragmatic foreign policy pursued by the President of Uzbekistan.

Minister emphasized that Uzbekistan is one of the centers of Islamic civilization and highlighted significant potential for further expanding cooperation in such areas as pilgrimage tourism, transport and logistics, trade and agriculture.

Celebratory evening featured a concert program with the participation of artists from the State Dance Ensemble “Bakhor”. Guests were also offered traditional Uzbek cuisine.