TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, May 19. Uzbekistan and
China have discussed expanding economic cooperation with a focus on
trade, investment and large-scale infrastructure projects, Trend reports via Uzbek
MFA.
The issues were discussed during a meeting between Uzbekistan’s
Deputy Foreign Minister Bobur Usmanov and Chinese Ambassador to
Uzbekistan Yu Jun.
The sides reviewed measures to deepen cooperation in trade,
investment, transport and logistics, energy and high technologies,
placing particular emphasis on strengthening regional connectivity
and implementing joint infrastructure initiatives.
The parties also explored opportunities to expand mutual trade,
increase Chinese investment in Uzbekistan’s economy and enhance
cooperation in agriculture and poverty reduction programs.
The talks followed the eighth meeting of the Uzbekistan-China
Intergovernmental Cooperation Committee held in Beijing earlier
this month, where the two countries discussed advancing key
bilateral economic projects.
China also reaffirmed support for Uzbekistan’s ongoing
socio-economic reforms under the “New Uzbekistan” strategy and
expressed readiness to continue contributing to the country’s
economic modernization efforts.
The sides agreed to maintain close coordination on the
implementation of joint economic and investment initiatives.
