Uzbekistan, Tashkent, Aug. 16 / Trend D. Azizov /
Uzbek President Islam Karimov sent a congratulatory message to Afghan counterpart Hamid Karzai in connection with the Independence Day, the presidential press-service said.
Congratulating Afghan counterpart, President Karimov expressed confidence that the relations of good neighborliness, friendship and fraternity between Uzbekistan and Afghanistan will continue developing and strengthening to the benefit of Uzbek and Afghan peoples.