Escobar arrived in Tashkent with the intention of meeting Mirziyoyev

The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Uzbekistan, Bakhtiyor Saidov, held discussions with members of the US House of Representatives, as reported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

The delegation from the House of Representatives, including Mike Rogers, Adam Smith, Salud Carbajal, and Veronica Escobar, visited Tashkent, signaling new opportunities in the strategic partnership between Uzbekistan and the USA.

Saidov expressed gratitude for American support in various areas, emphasizing the importance of enhancing direct relations, particularly in economic matters.

Today, March 27, the delegation is scheduled to meet with President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, as reported by "Voice of America."

Veronica Escobar, born on September 15, 1969, represents Texas's 16th congressional district, encompassing El Paso. A Democrat, she previously served as an El Paso County Commissioner and County Judge, and in 2020, she criticized former President Donald Trump and the Republican-controlled Senate as significant security threats.