During the meeting, the President of France praised the current state and future prospects of bilateral relations with Uzbekistan.

Emmanuel Macron fondly recalled his official visit to Samarkand in November 2023, emphasizing that he is a strong advocate for continuing high-level political dialogue and developing friendly ties with Uzbekistan.

Nodir Ganiev previously served as the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Uzbekistan to Sweden. He is 53 years old and graduated from the Tashkent State Institute of Oriental Studies.