Tehran (IP)- In a message to the Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan, the Iranian minister of foreign affairs congratulated the 30th anniversary of the beginning of diplomatic relations between Iran and Uzbekistan.

Iran Press/Iran news: In a message to Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan Vladimir Norov, the Iranian minister of foreign affairs congratulated the 30th anniversary of the beginning of diplomatic relations between Iran and Uzbekistan.

Hossein Amir Abdollahian stated in this message that “This event is very important as the starting point of friendly and growing relations between the two countries. The officials of the two countries have long tried to remove obstacles and take into account the cultural and civilizational commonalities to expand cooperation in all fields. I am confident that given the positive developments in bilateral interactions in recent years and the potential capacities that exist between the two countries, we will have a very bright future ahead of us.” 

Uzbekistan calls for increased travel among citizens of ECO member countries 

The Uzbek ambassador to Iran called for increasing pilgrimage and recreational trips among ECO member states.

"Tourism plays an important role in strengthening cultural and economic relations in the region and can positively impact the employment of member countries," said Uzbek Ambassador to Iran Bakhodir Abdullaev at the opening ceremony of the Sari 2022 International Event today.

Ambassador Abdullaev added: "Uzbekistan, which is currently chairing the ECO, is paying special attention to increasing tourism, and we recommend that pilgrimage and recreational tourism between member countries be given more attention by increasing the number of flights."

The Sari International Event 2022 was held on Tuesday in Sari with the presence of the ambassadors of 9 member countries of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) and the directors of this international organization, and Iran's Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts. 

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