Uzbek, Saudi leaders call for Middle East de-escalation

TASHKENT, March 29 (Xinhua) -- Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev and Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud held a telephone conversation on Sunday, expressing grave concern over rising tensions in the Middle East, according to the Uzbek presidential press service.

The two leaders emphasized that preventing further escalation and achieving a full settlement is crucial not only for regional states but also for global stability.

Mirziyoyev noted that during these challenging times, Uzbekistan stands in solidarity with the leadership and the brotherly people of Saudi Arabia.

The Saudi crown prince said he highly values the sincere goodwill and friendly support expressed by the Uzbek president.

The two sides agreed to intensify high-level contacts and pursue coordinated joint efforts to elevate bilateral and multilateral relations to a new level, the press service said.