Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) — On 17 March, President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev met with a delegation from the U.S. Congress, led by Representative Carol Miller, a member of the Congressional Caucus on Uzbekistan.

The discussions focused on further strengthening the U.S.-Uzbekistan strategic partnership and expanding multifaceted cooperation.

Carol Miller conveyed greetings and best wishes from the U.S. President, congressional leadership, and members of the Uzbekistan Caucus.

Both sides expressed satisfaction with the positive momentum in bilateral relations, highlighting the growth in trade and investment, expansion of business cooperation, and increased political and interagency engagements.

Uzbekistan is home to successful educational partnerships, including Webster University and the American University of Technology in Tashkent. Additionally, productive cooperation is underway in transportation, customs, migration, culture, and other sectors.

Carol Miller praised Uzbekistan’s ongoing reforms, particularly in economic modernization, strengthening democratic institutions, parliamentary development, and promoting gender equality.

A key focus of the meeting was interparliamentary cooperation and support for economic and investment projects in mining, industry, energy, and agriculture. The importance of fostering partnerships between Uzbek regions and U.S. states was also emphasized.

The two sides also exchanged views on regional issues, including the situation in Afghanistan.