Cameron's intention in visiting Uzbekistan is to inflict maximum damage on Russia - Galuzin

Mikhail Galuzin stated that during his recent trip to Uzbekistan, British Foreign Minister David Cameron's main aim was to undermine Russia and create distance between Russia and its allies.

“London's objective is to inflict significant harm on Russia, disrupt its state, and drive a wedge between it and its traditional foreign partners,” said the diplomat. 

Galuzin further suggests that officials in Moscow perceive this as a deliberate agenda by the UK government.

It's highlighted that London intends to provide financial support totaling 50 million pounds over the next three years to bolster the independence and sovereignty of certain countries.

David Cameron embarked on a tour covering Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan, and Mongolia to discuss matters of trade, security, and environmental cooperation. He also aimed to bolster the hard-won independence of Central Asian nations and announced plans to double funding for Chevening scholarships, facilitating overseas study at British universities.

David Cameron's diplomatic engagements included meetings with various leaders such as President Emomali Rahmon of Tajikistan and President Sadir Japarov of Kyrgyzstan. In Uzbekistan, he held talks with Foreign Minister Bakhtiyor Saidov and signed agreements on partnership and cooperation.

“Upon returning from Mongolia, Cameron reaffirmed his commitment to strengthening relations between Great Britain and Uzbekistan” stated by Bakhtiyor Saidov.

It is interesting to note that on April 26, Bakhtiyor Saidov also met with the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Russia Mikhail Galuzin at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

"We discussed issues of timely implementation of all the agreements reached between the leaders of our countries, as well as the wide-scale agenda of the Uzbekistan-Russia strategic partnership," said Saidov.

Cameron's discussions with Tanzila Norboyeva, the chairman of the Senate of the Oliy Majlis, focused on expanding political-diplomatic dialogue, enhancing cooperation in various fields, and activating parliamentary relations between Uzbekistan and Great Britain.

Cameron was not at the reception of President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, because he went on short-term work leave from April 22. Cameron's itinerary included a meeting with President Qosim-Jomart Toqayev of Kazakhstan, where he signed a strategic partnership agreement and engaged with Foreign Minister Murat Nurtleu.