At the same time as the Shanghai conference began, the President of Uzbekistan said that Afghanistan needs these conferences more than ever. These statements and the position of Shaukat Mirzayov have been welcomed by the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan.

Afghan Voice Agency (AVA) Kabul: The President of Uzbekistan has asked the countries of the region to help peace and political and economic stability in Afghanistan.
 
The recent statements and stance of the President of Uzbekistan have been welcomed by the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan.
 
Zabihullah Mujahid, the spokesman of the Islamic Emirate, wrote in a tweet: The position of Shaukat Mirzayev, the wise president of Uzbekistan, is friendly and sympathetic towards Afghanistan.
 
Mujahid added, the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan praises this stance and considers it a sign of a trusting, peaceful and stable future for both countries.
 
It should be noted that the Shanghai conference is hosted by Uzbekistan, while no representative from Afghanistan has been invited.