Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi forged new paths for cooperation this week, with discussions ranging from transcontinental railways to AI governance. The meeting signals deepening alignment between Central Asia's rising star and the world's second-largest economy.
🚄 Building Bridges (Literally)
Both sides prioritized completing the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway – a key Belt and Road Initiative project that could reshape Eurasian trade. They aim to hit a $20 billion bilateral trade target soon, with eyes on tech partnerships in AI and green energy.
🌱 Poverty Reduction Playbook
China offered to share its poverty alleviation expertise as Uzbekistan works to eliminate absolute poverty by 2030. Wang Yi praised Tashkent's reform efforts, while Mirziyoyev thanked Beijing for 'long-term valuable support' in development projects.
🤖 Global Governance 2.0
The nations pledged joint action on President Xi's global initiatives, including establishing a World AI Cooperation Organization. They also agreed to coordinate on Afghan stability and counterterrorism efforts through Shanghai Cooperation Organization frameworks.
