New Uzbek ambassador arrives in Kabul

KABUL (Pajhwok): Uzbekistan’s new ambassador to Afghanistan has arrived in Kabul, says a media report.

Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Uzbekistan Oybek Usmanov arrived in the capital of Afghanistan, Dunyo reported.

The 62-year-old diplomat previously served as Uzbekistan’s ambassador to Pakistan from 2020 to 2024.

Before his assignment in Kabul, he has also served as ambassador to Egypt and Pakistan. From 2011 to 2012, he acted deputy minister of foreign affairs of Uzbekistan.

Oybek Usmanov has succeeded Yadgarkhoja Shadmanov, who worked as Uzbek ambassador to Kabul from 2012 to 2024.

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