Li Qiang arrived in Tashkent to begin his official visit to Uzbekistan
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At the invitation of Uzbek Prime Minister Aripov, Premier Li Qiang left Beijing on a chartered flight on the morning of October 17 for an official visit to Uzbekistan, and arrived in Tashkent in the afternoon of the same day.
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Since the establishment of diplomatic relations 34 years ago, China-Uzbekistan relations have continued to develop, and the leaders of the two countries recently met in Bishkek.
Xinhua News Agency, Tashkent, October 17 (Reporters Dong Xue and Zheng Yu) On the morning of October 17, at the invitation of Uzbek Prime Minister Aripov, Premier Li Qiang of the State Council left Beijing on a chartered flight for an official visit to Uzbekistan. State Councilor and Secretary-General of the State Council Wu Zhenglong and other accompanying personnel left Beijing on the same plane.
On the afternoon of October 17, local time, Li Qiang arrived at Tashkent Humo Airport by charter flight. Aripov led senior government officials to greet Li Qiang at the airport and held a welcome ceremony for Li Qiang. Li Qiang, accompanied by Aripov, reviewed the guard of honor. Yu Jun, Chinese Ambassador to Uzbekistan, also went to the airport to greet him.
Li Qiang said that the traditional friendship between China and Uzbekistan has a long history. China and Ukraine are good friends, good partners and good brothers. Since the establishment of diplomatic relations 34 years ago, no matter how the international situation changes, the two countries have always respected each other and treated each other as equals. Bilateral relations and cooperation have continued to move forward and radiate new vitality and vitality. Especially in recent years, with the joint efforts of both sides, China-Uzbekistan political mutual trust has become stronger, generations-old friendship has been deeply rooted in the hearts of the people, and practical cooperation has achieved fruitful results, which has effectively benefited the two peoples.
Li Qiang pointed out that President Xi Jinping and President Mirziyoyev met in Bishkek not long ago and reached important consensus on further deepening China-Ukraine relations. China is willing to work with Uzbekistan to transform the consensus reached by the two heads of state into more practical results and promote the continuous deepening and solidification of the construction of a community with a shared future between China and Uzbekistan.
Open Questions
- What specific cooperation agreements will be signed during the visit?
