The event was also attended by delegations of the foreign ministries of 31 states and representatives of 8 regional organizations.

The heads of delegations discussed issues of expanding and strengthening cooperation within the framework of the Dialogue, in particular, the development of joint measures to enhance cooperation in trade, economic, food, energy and other spheres. Topical issues of the regional and global agenda, in particular the current situation in the Middle East, were considered.

In his speech, the head of the Uzbek delegation noted the value of the role of the Asian Cooperation Dialogue in countering threats and new dangers in a difficult global situation and strengthening relations.

The participants of the event were informed about the position of our country on a number of topical global and regional issues, including the solution of the Palestinian-Israeli problem.

The importance of focusing on deepening the political and diplomatic dialogue was noted, in particular, the importance of the "Samarkand Solidarity Initiative" proposed by the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan was emphasized in order to involve all parties ready for open and constructive cooperation in the global dialogue.

The need to strengthen the interconnectedness between the regions through the creation of transport corridors, solving problems of food shortages, ensuring energy security, supporting regional environmental projects and the introduction of green technologies, as well as enhancing cultural and humanitarian cooperation and tourist exchanges was stated.

Following the meeting, it was decided to appoint Kuwait's representative Nasir Raden Taamer Al-Motairi as Secretary General of the Dialogue, and Iran's representative Mahammad Taghi Hossein as his deputy. The participants also approved the Tehran declaration on the theme "Towards the Asian community through an updated Dialogue on Cooperation in Asia", which reflects the provision on support for the 43rd session of the UNESCO General Conference in Samarkand in 2025, the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan reports.