On October 20, the President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev hosted the visiting commander of the United States Central Command, General Kenneth F. Mackenzie Jr., the presidential press service said.
The parties reportedly discussed the topical aspects of Uzbek-American relations and the regional agenda, focusing on countering global security challenges and threats.
They also exchanged views on supporting the peace process in Afghanistan and providing practical assistance to the economic reconstruction of this country and also considered bilateral military and military-technical cooperation.
The General McKenzie sincerely thanked the President of Uzbekistan for organizing the meeting and stressed the U.S. commitment to strengthening strategic partnership ties and developing comprehensive bilateral cooperation.
