AKIPRESS.COM - President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev took part in the U.S.-Arab Islamic summit in the city of Riyadh on May 21, the President's press service reported.
The event was attended by heads of states of the Islamic Cooperation Organization, the U.S., representatives of the UN, the Gulf Cooperation Council.
The King of the Saudi Arabia welcoming Mirziyoyev said that participation of Uzbekistan plays a great role in increasing the prestige of the forum.
The summit is an important event for strengthening fight against extremism and terrorism, promoting tolerance, security, stability and cooperation.