Welcoming the US official, the head of the state noted that relations between Uzbekistan and the US were evolving steadily. "Your visit is a good opportunity to exchange views on the relationships between our countries", Islam Karimov said.

Uzbek-American cooperation covers a wide range of issues of international and regional policy, including combating transnational threats, as well as strengthening regional security and stability.

The priority in bilateral relations is given to the expansion and strengthening of mutually beneficial trade-economic and investment cooperation.

The legal basis of relations between the two countries consists of more than 50 instruments, in particular, the Declaration on Strategic Partnership and the Bases of Cooperation signed in 2002.

Uzbekistan and the US continue to work together to bring peace and stability in Afghanistan, and for socioeconomic reconstruction of this country.

The US Assistant Secretary of State noted that his country was interested in developing cooperation with Uzbekistan.

During the meeting, Islam Karimov and Richard Boucher considered Uzbek-American relations and other topics of mutual interest.