Uzbek Envoy Hails Strong Tashkent-Tehran Relations

Uzbekistan’s ambassador to Iran, Fariddin Nasriyev, has stated that diplomatic and political relations between Tehran and Tashkent are at their highest level, with ongoing efforts to further expand cultural, trade, and economic cooperation between the two nations.

Speaking on the second day of the 17th International Festival of Ethnic Cultures in Gorgan, Fariddin Nasriyev said diplomatic and political relations between Tehran and Tashkent are “at the highest level of cooperation, and we are trying, while preserving these relations, to also enhance cultural, trade, and economic cooperation between the two countries,” The Caspian Post reports, citing Iranian media.

He noted that 21 Uzbek artists in the fields of music and handicrafts are taking part in the festival, saying they will create a cultural night for participants through their performances.

Nasriyev described 2025 as a historic and important year for Uzbekistan, saying that joint cooperation with Iran will reach its highest level in the diplomatic and political spheres during the year.

Iran and Uzbekistan share “deep cultural and historical commonalities and ties,” he said, stressing that this cultural closeness has paved the way for the expansion of bilateral cooperation.

Emphasizing the importance of economic ties, the ambassador said Uzbekistan is seeking to expand trade and economic relations alongside diplomatic and political cooperation.