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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
BEIJING, Jan. 16 (Xinhua) — Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Friday called on China and Uzbekistan to strengthen strategic coordination and deepen strategic cooperation.
Wang Yi, who is also a member of the Politburo of the CPC Central Committee, made the statement during a telephone conversation with Uzbek Foreign Minister Bakhtiyor Saidov.
The Chinese diplomat pointed out that the strategic leadership of the two heads of state provides the most important political guarantee for the all-weather comprehensive strategic partnership between China and Uzbekistan in the new era.
Noting that last year was another fruitful year in bilateral relations, the Chinese Foreign Minister emphasized that cooperation in areas such as economics, trade, culture, and regional contacts expanded comprehensively and demonstrated steady growth.
According to him, since the beginning of 2026, the international situation has become increasingly unstable and volatile, the threat of war is looming and one-sided bullying is flourishing.
China and Uzbekistan should always pay special attention to the proper handling of their own affairs, support each other in protecting their core interests, and deepen mutually beneficial cooperation in various fields, Wang Yi stated.
At the same time, the two countries must closely cooperate on international and regional issues, resist the "law of the jungle" in which the strong prey on the weak, uphold the basic norms of international relations, support the leading role of the UN, defend international fairness and justice, and maintain regional peace and stability, he added.
This year marks the 10th anniversary of the establishment of a comprehensive strategic partnership between China and Uzbekistan, the Chinese Foreign Minister recalled, noting that both sides should jointly develop a plan for developing bilateral ties over the next decade.
B. Saidov, for his part, stated that Uzbekistan prioritizes developing relations with China in the country's foreign policy and firmly adheres to the one-China principle.
He added that Uzbekistan is also ready to continue strengthening communication and coordination with China at multilateral venues, uphold multilateralism, and defend international law and the basic norms of international relations. –0–
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