Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif spoke with President of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev on the telephone today, to exchange greetings on the auspicious occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr.

The Prime Minister conveyed his heartfelt wishes to the President and the brotherly people of Uzbekistan on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr, which the Uzbek leader warmly reciprocated.

The two leaders exchanged views on the ongoing hostilities in Iran and the Gulf region and stressed the need for an immediate de-escalation and use of dialogue and diplomacy for resolution of all disputes.

The two leaders also expressed satisfaction on the highly successful outcomes of the Uzbek President's visit to Pakistan last month. The Prime Minister stated that regular follow-up on the key decisions taken by both leaders would ensure further strengthening of the bilateral ties.