Uzbekistan, Tashkent, Feb. 27 / Trend D. Azizov /
British Defence Minister Philip Hammond will pay an official visit to Uzbekistan on Feb. 27, the press service of the Uzbek Foreign Ministry said.
A source in the government told Trend that Mr Hammond plans to hold negotiations with the government over defence policy and security in Central Asia, This will cover the operation of the International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan (ISAF), as well as the transit of military equipment and staff through Uzbekistan to Afghanistan.
Moreover, the transfer of rights to Afghanistan to ensure the country's safety and the possible development of the issue after 2015 will be raised at meetings with the leadership of the country.
