US hopes to strengthen strategic partnership with Uzbekistan

Washington expects stronger strategic cooperation between the US and Uzbekistan, reads a statement by US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Report informs referring to the US Department of State website.

Blinken congratulated Uzbekistan on the 30th anniversary of independence.

“The United States looks forward to strengthening our strategic partnership with Uzbekistan and advancing our shared goals, including in bolstering regional security and stability,” he said in a statement.

“The United States greatly appreciates Uzbekistan’s focus on regional connectivity, especially in support of economic prosperity and growth across Central and South Asia. We support Uzbekistan’s continued pursuit of bold reforms, including those in support of fundamental freedoms. We were also pleased to provide 3 million doses of vaccine to Uzbekistan through the COVAX facility, and we will continue to support Uzbekistan as we battle the COVID-19 pandemic.”