“During the conversation, the prospects for the development of bilateral cooperation between Uzbekistan and the European Union, as well as upcoming events in the EU-Central Asia and Uzbekistan-EU format were discussed,” the Foreign Ministry said.

The parties also exchanged views on the current situation in Afghanistan.

“The European side highly appreciated the measures taken by Uzbekistan to help establish peace and stability in the neighboring country, as well as to provide humanitarian assistance to the Afghan people,” the ministry added.