The new German ambassador to Uzbekistan, Manfred Huterer, handed over copies of his credentials to Foreign Minister Bakhtiyor Saidov, the minister wrote on his Telegram channel.

“We discussed a broad agenda of expanding bilateral cooperation, strengthening direct partnerships between regions, building additional economic bridges and more,” noted Bakhtior Saidov.

“The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Uzbekistan is ready to support Mr. Ambassador and the embassy team in their efforts to achieve the great potential of our ties,” he added.

Before this appointment, Manfred Huterer served as the German ambassador to Belarus.

The previous German ambassador in Tashkent was Tilo Klinner.