Presidents of Uzbekistan and Afghanistan hold talks in Bishkek

As part of the SCO Bishkek Summit events, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev met with President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan Ashraf Ghani.
President of Uzbekistan emphasized the intensification of bilateral contacts at different levels, the growth of bilateral trade, development of mutually beneficial economic cooperation and humanitarian exchanges.
Practical issues of streamlining specific programs and projects aimed at promoting the socio-economic rehabilitation of Afghanistan and its engagement in regional cooperation in Central Asia were considered at the meeting.
President Ashraf Ghani expressed deep gratefulness to President Shavkat Mirziyoyev for his active efforts designed for the soonest peaceful resolution of the situation in Afghanistan.