Iran, Uzbekistan sign joint document on security cooperation

The document pays the way for joint cooperation between Tehran and Tashkent in the fight against terrorism, extremism, drug trafficking, and other transnational organized crime.

In this meeting, Shamkhani referred to Uzbekistan's crucial geopolitical position in the heart of Central Asia and its special place in regional security.

He said that preventing the spread of terrorism and extremism in the region are among the security concerns of Iran and Uzbekistan.

According to him, the common borders of Iran and Uzbekistan with Afghanistan require increased cooperation to resolve problems and establish peace and stability in this country.