Hey there! 🌟
In a recent meet-up ahead of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in Astana, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev had a heart-to-heart. Xi emphasized that China will always be a trustworthy friend and partner of Uzbekistan. 🤗
The two leaders are not strangers—they just hung out in January when they decided to level up their countries' relationship to an all-weather comprehensive strategic partnership for a new era. 🚀
Xi highlighted that both China and Uzbekistan are on exciting paths—China is speeding up its modernization, while Uzbekistan is all in on its 'Uzbekistan-2030' strategy. He said, 'Our goal is both ambitious and simple, which is to deliver a better life for our people.' 🏠❤️
He called for both nations to boost their Belt and Road cooperation, fast-track projects like the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway, and dive into new areas like renewable energy. 🌍🚆⚡️
Mirziyoyev was all smiles, noting that their upgraded partnership has opened a new era for China-Uzbekistan relations. He praised China's achievements in economy, science, and technology under Xi's leadership. 🎉
He affirmed Uzbekistan's commitment to the one-China principle and expressed readiness to work closely within frameworks like the SCO. 🤝🌐
Both leaders are keen on bringing more prosperity to their peoples and strengthening ties—not just politically, but also through tourism, education, and cultural exchanges. ✈️📚🎭
Stay tuned for more updates on this blossoming friendship that's set to make waves across Asia! 🌊✨
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Xi Jinping says China always a trustworthy friend of Uzbekistan
cgtn.com
