Krol noted that the sides continued deepened negotiations not only in the level of governmental issues, but also in humanitarian sphere, Regnum reported.

US official said the USA and Uzbekistan are working in three directions now - business, education and healthcare. He added that the sides are holding talks in these directions now.

Speaking with the journalists, George A. Krol expressed hope that US President Barack Obama will visit Uzbekistan. He added that none of the US Presidents visited Central Asia so far.