Heads of special services of Uzbekistan and Iran discussed issues of security in Afghanistan

Beijing. Jul 20. Silkroadnews - The heads of the security services of Iran and Uzbekistan stressed the need to support Afghanistan and other countries of the region in fight against terrorism, the Iranian Telegraph Agency (IrTAG) reports.
Iran is concerned with Daesh growing activity in Afghanistan and Central Asia, secretary of the Supreme National Security Council of Iran Ali Shamkhani said, noting his country is ready to share its successful experience of fighting terrorism with other countries in the region, IRNA reports.
Iran and Uzbekistan can contribute to the security and economic situation in Afghanistan through the joint efforts, strengthening of cooperation and support of the government of national unity, Shamkhani noted.
In turn, the Uzbek official Viktor Makhmudov stressed the need to take serious regional measures to support the government of Afghanistan.
Both sides also called for greater use of economic, transit, energy and security opportunities and stressed that these relations will not be affected by the actions of a third party.