️ President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev held telephone conversations with leaders of Persian Gulf states on March 4. The talks involved the leaders of Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, Oman, and the United Arab Emirates.
️ The main topic was the escalation of the situation in the Middle East, strikes... on infrastructure facilities, and threats to regional security. The President emphasized that such actions contradict international law principles and expressed Uzbekistan's solidarity with the peoples of Kuwait and Bahrain.
️ The parties called for an immediate cessation of actions threatening civilian populations and agreed that all issues should be resolved exclusively through diplomatic means. In the conversation with the King of Bahrain, it was noted that during the holy month of Ramadan, the Muslim ummah should act in unity, demonstrating solidarity and mutual respect.
️ During the discussion with the Emir of Qatar, the sides addressed the escalation of conflicts and stressed the need for an immediate halt to actions endangering state sovereignty and peace. Shavkat Mirziyoyev thanked the Emir for measures to ensure the safety of Uzbek citizens and assist in their repatriation.
️ The President also expressed gratitude to the leaders of Kuwait and Bahrain for their assistance in protecting compatriots and facilitating their return. The leaders of these countries, in turn, acknowledged the timely support and attention from Tashkent.
️ The conversations took place against the backdrop of the ongoing crisis in the Persian Gulf zone, which has affected key transport and logistics hubs. The parties agreed to maintain high-level coordination on humanitarian and diplomatic issues.
️ Previously, Shavkat Mirziyoyev also held negotiations with the Sultan of Oman and the President of the UAE, discussing similar security matters and the protection of Uzbek citizens.
