Get ready, globetrotters! 🌍 China and Uzbekistan just took their friendship to the next level. On Sunday, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with his Uzbek counterpart, Bakhtiyor Saidov, in the vibrant city of Chengdu. The two nations pledged to ramp up their cooperation across the board, aiming for some high-quality results! 💯
Wang Yi highlighted that Uzbekistan holds a special spot as China’s first all-weather comprehensive strategic partner in this new era. Talk about BFF goals! 🎯 He emphasized the need for both countries to dive deeper into key areas, like emerging tech sectors and energy. Plus, they’re teaming up to tackle some big global issues, including the fight against terrorism, separatism, and extremism. Stronger together, right? 🤝
Not to be outdone, Saidov expressed Uzbekistan’s eagerness to learn from China’s successes. He’s all in for deepening their Belt and Road collaboration and fast-tracking the construction of the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway. Imagine the travel possibilities! 🚆
And here’s the cherry on top: China and Uzbekistan signed an agreement for mutual visa exemption! ✈️ That means easier travel between the two countries. Uzbekistan is rolling out the welcome mat for Chinese tourists and is keen on making people-to-people exchanges smoother than ever. Time to pack those bags! 🧳
This move not only strengthens their bond but also opens doors for young adventurers everywhere. Who's up for exploring the rich history and culture of these ancient Silk Road destinations? 🌟
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China, Uzbekistan pledge to advance high-quality cooperation
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