Uzbekistan supports Vietnam’s bid for a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council in 2008-09, Uzbekistan deputy foreign minister Anvar Salikhbaev said in Hanoi on Wednesday, Saigon Times reported.

Deputy foreign ministers from Vietnam and Uzbekistan held talks in Hanoi on May 30 to discuss economic, trade and cooperation ties between international bodies, Thai News Service reported.

The talks between Permanent Deputy FM Le Cong Phung and Uzbekistan Deputy FM Anvar Salikhbaev were part of Uzbek delegation’s five-day visit to Vietnam, which began on 29 May.

The guest reiterated his administration’s strong support for Vietnam’s bid for a non-permanent member seat on the UN Security Council for the 2008-09 term.

Uzbekistan is eager to broaden the relationship between the two countries in all areas with the two foreign ministries playing a crucial role, Mr Salikhbaev concluded.