Accepting his credentials, the minister congratulated the ambassador on his appointment to a high responsible post and wished him successful work.

During the conversation, the current state of bilateral relations and prospects for the further development of Uzbek-Norwegian cooperation in the political, trade-economic, cultural-humanitarian and other areas, as well as the interaction of the parties within the framework of international organizations were discussed.

The schedule of upcoming events, in particular the holding of the next round of inter-ministerial political consultations, was considered.

The sides also exchanged views on certain issues of an international and regional nature, including the situation in Afghanistan.