Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi highlighted the power of head-of-state diplomacy in driving China-Uzbekistan relations during a key meeting in Astana, Kazakhstan, this week. The talks, held alongside the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) foreign ministers' gathering, emphasized mutual support and expanded cooperation between the two nations. 🌐
Wang, a senior leader of the Communist Party of China, praised Uzbekistan's firm commitment to the one-China principle and pledged China's continued support for Tashkent's national development and global influence. 🤝 'Strategic guidance from our leaders is the cornerstone of our partnership,' Wang stated, calling for deeper collaboration in trade, infrastructure, and security—including counter-terrorism and combating cross-border crime.
Uzbek Foreign Minister Bakhtiyor Saidov echoed the sentiment, reaffirming his country's 'unswerving' adherence to the one-China principle and support for China's 'national reunification' goals. 💬 The two sides agreed to enhance people-to-people exchanges and coordinate on safeguarding regional stability.
With Uzbekistan being a vital partner in Central Asia, this meeting signals stronger economic and geopolitical alignment in Eurasia. 📈 Analysts say the SCO platform continues to be a key stage for China's diplomatic outreach.
