Uzbekistan and Saudi Arabia Call for De-escalation in the Middle East

Tashkent - Uzbekistan’s President Shavkat Mirziyoyev and Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud, through a telephone conversation on Sunday (29/3), expressed deep concern over the increasing tensions in the Middle East. According to the presidential press service of Uzbekistan, both leaders stressed that preventing further escalation and achieving a comprehensive resolution is vital not only for the countries in the region but also for global stability. Mirziyoyev stated that, in these difficult times, Uzbekistan stands in solidarity with the leadership and people of Saudi Arabia, who are like brothers. Meanwhile, the Saudi Crown Prince expressed his high appreciation for the goodwill and sincere friendly support conveyed by the President of Uzbekistan. Both sides agreed to intensify high-level contacts and pursue coordinated joint efforts to elevate bilateral and multilateral relations to a new level, the press service stated.