Before participating at the Summit, the President told the worshipers that Muslims should follow Ahlul-Bayt who were symbols of unity in Islamic culture.
He also emphasized the shared cultural heritage and worldview of Iran and Uzbekistan, saying that the two nations intended to further develop their connections.
On the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in Samarkand Raisi also held separate meetings with heads of states who took part at the 22nd Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit.