Uzbekistan, Feb. 20 -- President Shavkat Mirziyoyev received a delegation from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, led by the Minister of Hajj and Umrah, Tawfiq bin Fawzan Al-Rabiah, who is on an official visit to Uzbekistan.

At the beginning of the meeting, the distinguished guest conveyed sincere greetings and warm wishes from King Salman Al Saud and Crown Prince, Prime Minister Mohammed Al Saud. The minister also presented a gift from the King to the multinational people of Uzbekistan-a piece of the sacred Kaaba covering, the Kiswah.

In response, the leader of Uzbekistan expressed deep gratitude to the Saudi leadership for this invaluable gift, as well as for the opportunities and favorable conditions created for Uzbek pilgrims in the holy ...