Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) -- The government of Uzbekistan has expressed interest in purchasing 24 Dassault Rafale fighter jets from France, Intelligence Online reported. 

The publication notes that the relevant issue was discussed during the visit of French President Emmannuel Macron to Uzbekistan.

However, as the publication notes, the manufacturer Dassault Aviation is loaded with orders from other countries, including negotiations with Saudi Arabia.

Intelligence Online notes that Uzbekistan may be offered an alternative in the form of Dassault Mirage 2000 fighters.