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Arlington, Virginia - 17 May 2018
1. Various of U.S. Secretary of Defense James Mattis welcoming Uzbek President during honor cordon
2. SOUNDBITE (English) James Mattis, U.S. Secretary of Defense:
"And as we say in America, this is a two-way street and partners working together in shared interests always learn from each other."
3. SOUNDBITE (English) James Mattis, U.S. Secretary of Defense:
"And Mr. President, I cannot welcome you here to the Pentagon without thanking you for your logistical support for the NATO campaign in Afghanistan."
4. SOUNDBITE (English) James Mattis, U.S. Secretary of Defense:
"Uzbekistan taking an integrated approach to its Central Asian neighbors and especially Afghanistan will unlock economic potential for your people and all the people in the region."
5. Wide of meeting
6. SOUNDBITE (English) James Mattis, U.S. Secretary of Defense:
"Uzbekistan and NATO share a common interest in regional security and we look forward to working more closely with Uzbekistan on counterterrorism and border security."
7. SOUNDBITE (Russian) President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, Uzbekistan, translated on site by translator:
"Yesterday, we adopted the historical joint political statements between leaders of the two countries, namely the United States of America and the Republic of Uzbekistan have the beginning of a new era of this strategic partnership. Secretary Mattis, the naming itself of this political statement speaks for itself. And you have rightly underscored the very fact that it is the best time to Washington, D.C. in the spring time. During these two couple of days, we have had a good rain here in the town yesterday and today and in this very regard, this stands for a good sign, according to our traditions, the sign for blessing from above."
8. SOUNDBITE (Russian) President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, Uzbekistan, translated on site by translator:
"Yesterday, with President Donald Trump, we have agreed on many issues - the bilateral agenda, including expanding the military cooperation in the area in ensuring security, as well as the defense matter, while at the same time, the procurement of cutting edge U.S. technologies to Uzbekistan.
9. SOUNDBITE (English) James Mattis, U.S. Secretary of Defense:
"Thank you, Mr. President. Again, this is an honor for you to visit, take time to visit, but it's also an area where we want to have practical progress that you highlighted and we're eager to work with you."
10. Wide of meeting
STORYLINE:
U.S. Secretary of Defense James Mattis welcomed Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev to the Pentagon on Thursday with an honor cordon before sitting down for a bilateral meeting.
The two discussed military cooperations, particularly in Afghanistan and Uzbekistan's support for the NATO mission.
President Mirziyoyev met with President Donald Trump on Wednesday at the White House to discuss military operations in Afghanistan.
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