H.E Mawlawi Abdul Salam Hanafi, Deputy Prime Minister for Administrative Affairs met with a high-ranking delegation of scholars from Uzbekistan while Mr. Sheikh al-Quran and Hadith Mawlawi Noor Muhammad Saqib, the acting Minister of Hajj and Religious Affairs, was also present.
During the meeting, Mufti Sheikh Nooruddin Khaliq head of the Uzbek delegation stated that the purpose of their visit is to strengthen and expand relations between the two countries. He emphasized that Uzbekistan and Afghanistan share religious, historical, and cultural commonalities, which can serve as a foundation for enhancing relations in various fields.
Mufti Sheikh Nooruddin Khaliq head of the Uzbek delegation further added that such visits create valuable opportunities for strengthening cultural ties and shared values. He and his accompanying delegation are committed to making the best use of this opportunity to enhance relations between the two countries.
H.E Mawlawi Abdul Salam Hanafi, the Deputy Prime Minister for Administrative Affairs, welcomed the esteemed delegation of scholars from Uzbekistan, noting that their visit represents a profound demonstration of the friendship, strong ties, neighborly relations, and shared interests that unite Afghanistan and Uzbekistan.
He emphasized that this visit presents a valuable opportunity to develop new avenues of cooperation grounded in shared commonalities and to implement significant measures aimed at strengthening relations.
the Deputy Prime Minister for Administrative Affairs further highlighted the opportunities available in Afghanistan and emphasized that such visits are vital for reinforcing bilateral relations.