A new page in Uzbek-Afghan relations: White marble from Herat sent to Samarkand

On May 13, an important high-level meeting between the official delegations of Uzbekistan and Afghanistan was held at the Termez International Trade Center. The meeting was attended by officials led by the Special Representative of the President of Uzbekistan for Afghanistan Ismatilla Ergashev, the Governor of Surkhandarya Region Ulugbek Kasimov, the Head of the Secretariat of the Prime Minister of Afghanistan Mullo Abdul Vose, and the Governor of Balkh Region Muhammad Yusuf Wafo.

During the meeting, issues of further strengthening the existing multilateral cooperation between the two countries, expanding trade and economic relations, developing transport corridors, as well as further deepening cooperation in the humanitarian and cultural spheres were discussed. The parties exchanged views on maximizing the existing opportunities for mutual cooperation and the prospects for future cooperation.

At the end of the meeting, as a symbol of mutual friendship and good neighborly relations, the famous white marble of Herat was transferred to the Uzbek side in 16 trucks specially allocated by Afghanistan for the construction of the Imam Bukhari complex being built in the city of Samarkand. This marble, which is famous worldwide for its high quality and unique appearance, will be used as one of the main decorations in the construction of the Imam Bukhari complex.

The official delegations recognized this event as another strengthening of friendship and cooperation between the two peoples. The parties agreed to further expand such mutual relations in the future.

This meeting is expected to open a new page in trade, economic, cultural and humanitarian relations between Uzbekistan and Afghanistan. This will contribute to the more stable and effective development of relations between the two countries. Read 'Zamin' on Telegram!