Political Relations

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia recognized the independence of the Republic of Uzbekistan in December 1991. Diplomatic relations between Uzbekistan and Saudi Arabia established in February 1992.

The First President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Islam Karimov has visited the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in April 1992.

In November 1992 in Jeddah was opened the General Consulate of the Republic of Uzbekistan. In 1995 the Embassy of Uzbekistan opened in Riyadh. In 1997 the Embassy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has opened in Tashkent.

In April 2012 the Saudi delegation headed by Chairman of the Advisory Council (parliament) Abdullah Al ash-Sheikh visited Uzbekistan.

On May 21, 2017 President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev by the invitation of the King of Saudi Arabia Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, visited Saudi Arabia to participate in the Summit of Arab-Muslim countries and the United States. Within the framework of the Summit, the President of Uzbekistan met with leaders of several states, including Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.

On March 27, 2018, the Saudi Arabian delegation headed by Deputy Foreign Minister A.Miradh participated in the Tashkent Conference on Afghanistan – "Peace process, security cooperation and regional connectivity".

In December 3, 2018 in Riyadh was held the 3rd round of political consultations between the ministries of foreign affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.