U.S. Central Command Commander General Petraeus Visits Tashkent

08/18/2009

General and Mrs. Petraeus arrive in Tashkent International Airport

On August 18, General Petraeus laid a wreath at the Monument of Mater Dolorosa. During his visit, the CENTCOM Commanding General discussed with Uzbekistan’s leadership key regional security issues, particularly related to Afghanistan. He met with President Islam Karimov and senior Uzbek officials from the National Security Council and the Ministries of Defense, Foreign Affairs, and Foreign Economic Relations, Investments and Trade. Minister of Defense Berdiev and General Petraeus also signed an agreement outlining a program of military to military contact involving educational exchanges and training for the coming year.

Media reports that military bases were discussed are incorrect.

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