The head of the State Security Service is in Kabul. He met with the Afghan Defense Minister.

Yesterday, July 22, a delegation led by the Chairman of the State Security Service of Uzbekistan (SSS) Bahodir Kurbanov met with the Minister of Defense of Afghanistan, Mullah Muhammad Yaqub, in Kabul.

It was reported that the meeting was attended by Deputy Chairman of the State Security Service Farrukh Mukhtorov, Deputy Chairman of the State Security Service - Commander of the Border Troops Salimjon Hasanov, and other members of the official delegation.

At the meeting, the Uzbek delegation expressed its satisfaction with the security situation and economic development in Afghanistan, and stressed the importance of strengthening bilateral relations.

The Afghan Defense Minister also acknowledged the positive position of the Uzbek government in international arenas and noted the expanding ties between the two neighboring countries.

During the meeting, the parties exchanged views on border cooperation, establishing contacts, and other relevant issues.

In addition, Bahodir Kurbanov also met with the Minister of Internal Affairs of the neighboring country, Sirojiddin Haqqani.