Tashkent: His Highness Shaikh Isa bin Ali Al Khalifa, Vice President of the Bahrain Olympic Committee (BOC), engaged in talks with His Excellency Shavkat Mirziyoyev, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan. The meeting took place on the sidelines of a reception hosted by President Mirziyoyev for delegations attending the 46th General Assembly of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) in Tashkent.
According to Bahrain News Agency, the discussions between Shaikh Isa bin Ali and President Mirziyoyev focused on shared interests and the potential for enhanced sports cooperation between Bahrain and Uzbekistan. The dialogue aimed at supporting the development of the Olympic and sports movement across Asia.
Shaikh Isa bin Ali expressed his commendation for Uzbekistan's organization of the event and its support for Asian Olympic efforts. He acknowledged Uzbekistan's significant contribution to the success of the OCA meetings and its role in fostering cooperation among national Olympic committees. Shaikh Isa bin Ali extended his wishes for Uzbekistan's continued progress and success in these endeavors.