Publish Date: 2 September 2017 - 23:33

TEHRAN, Sep. 02 (MNA) – In a message of congratulations to his Uzbek counterpart, President Rouhani of Iran called for expansion of ties between Tehran and Tashkent.

President Rouhani voiced hope that under the light of the will exercised by the leaders of the two countries of Iran and Uzbekistan, the level of Tehran-Tashkent cooperation in all areas get further developed and enhanced.

The Iranian top executive made the wish in his message to President Shavkat Mirziyoyev of Uzbekistan, offering congratulations on Uzbekistan’s Independence Day.

Mr. Rouhani closed his message with praying for Mirziyoyev’s health and success and for progress and honor of the friendly and brotherly people of Uzbekistan.

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