The humanitarian cargo was solemnly handed over to the Iranian side at the Artyk-Lutfobod checkpoint on the Turkmen-Iranian border.

The ceremony was attended by Ambassador of Uzbekistan to Turkmenistan Ravshan Alimov, Ambassador of Iran to Turkmenistan Ali Mojtaba Rozbehani, khokim of Dargaz Mojtaba Bazmar, representative of the Iranian Foreign Ministry in Khorasan province Razavi Heidari Fard, as well as representatives of customs, medical and humanitarian organizations.

The Iranian side expressed sincere gratitude to the President and the people of Uzbekistan for their support during a difficult period.

As noted, this humanitarian initiative has become another confirmation of the traditional friendly relations, mutual respect and cooperation between Uzbekistan and Iran.