The ceremony took place at the Itamarati Palace of Official Events with the participation of representatives of the Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Presidential Administration, the Dunyo news agency reports.

During the conversation, the President of Brazil asked to convey his sincere greetings and best wishes to the President of Uzbekistan and the entire Uzbek people.

The Brazilian side confirmed its interest in further deepening bilateral relations, stressing that it considers Uzbekistan as a promising and reliable partner.

They also confirmed their readiness to intensify political dialogue at the highest level, expand trade, economic and investment cooperation, as well as fill practical interaction between the two countries with concrete content.

The Brazilian side expressed gratitude to Uzbekistan for the consistent support of Brazil's initiatives at the UN, BRICS and other international organizations.

During his visit to Brazil, Ambassador Furkat Sidikov also held bilateral talks with Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira, Head of the Ministry of Development, Industry, Trade and Services - Advisor to President Rogerio Zerbone, Deputy Foreign Minister Sergio Clibank, as well as President of the ApexBrasil state Agency Jorge Viana.

Following the meetings, a number of agreements were reached providing for joint work on visits and meetings at the highest and highest levels, the creation of an Intergovernmental Commission on trade and Economic Issues, the extensive use of the first Trading House of Uzbekistan opened in Rio de Janeiro in the development of commercial relations, and the promotion of its activities, the organization of exports of Uzbek mineral fertilizers, and the intensification of cooperation. in the fields of geology, higher education and sports, as well as the use of simplified procedures to expand the access of Uzbek products to the Brazilian market.

In addition, an agreement was reached to work together with the assistance of the Brazilian Government to prepare a schedule of negotiations with leading Brazilian companies, organize mutual visits and develop investment proposals.

In May 2023, Ambassador Furkat Sidikov presented his credentials to U.S. President Joseph Biden as the Ambassador of Uzbekistan to the United States of America. In October of the same year, the Ambassador handed over copies of his credentials to the Brazilian Ambassador to the United States for appointment as Ambassador to Brazil with residence in Washington. In June 2024, Furkat Sidikov also presented his credentials to Governor General of Canada Mary Simon as the Ambassador of Uzbekistan to Canada.