An Austrian consulate has opened in Tashkent

The official opening ceremony of the Austrian Consulate in Uzbekistan was held in the capital.

The solemn event was attended by the Ambassador of Austria to Uzbekistan with residence in Vienna, Alois Kraut, representatives of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic, heads of diplomatic missions of EU member states, as well as heads of Austrian companies.

Ibrahim Mukhamedzhanov became the Honorary Consul of Austria in Uzbekistan. According to him, the opening of a new foreign office will help strengthen relations between the two states.