Tashkent, Feb. 5 -- The sides discussed Uzbekistan-UNAMA cooperation to ensure security, peace, stability and sustainable development in Afghanistan.

Mr Yamamoto said the UN and its agencies, UNAMA particularly, welcome and support Uzbekistan's consistent policy, administered by President Shavkat Miriziyoyev, to secure peace in Afghanistan, rebuild it socio-economically, implement infrastructure projects and include it in regional cooperation.

The Minister said Uzbekistan is always ready to create the conditions necessary to organize direct negotiations between the Afghan government and the Taliban.

The Minister and Mr Yamamoto also reaffirmed their commitment to cooperation in the face of challenges and threats posed by international ...