June 23, 1994 - Uzbekistan's President Islam Karimov arrived in Turkey on 23 June for an official visit that is to include the signing of a number of cooperation agreements between the two countries, Russian and Western sources reported. Upon arrival Karimov thanked Turkey for its political and financial support, which is reported to have totaled $340 million in credits, loans and humanitarian assistance since Uzbekistan gained independence. Turkish sources noted that there has been a recent cooling of relations between the two countries, with Uzbekistan withdrawing its ambassador after Uzbek opposition leader Muhammad Salih sought asylum in Turkey.