TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, January 14. Uzbekistan
will establish a coordination center for cooperation between
Central Asian nations and China, Trend reports via the National Database of Legislation
of Uzbekistan.
The decision is stipulated in a decree signed by President of
Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev on the ratification of the
Regulations on the Secretariat of the Central Asia-China
format.
Under the regulations, a Secretariat will be created to
coordinate the implementation of agreements reached within the
framework, monitor the execution of joint projects, and serve as a
permanent platform for dialogue between Central Asian countries and
China.
The document was developed based on the goals and objectives
outlined in the Xi’an Declaration adopted on May 19, 2023, and
establishes the legal framework for Uzbekistan’s participation in
the Secretariat’s activities.
China-Central Asia relations are evolving into a strategic
partnership emphasizing economic integration, shared security
interests, and political alignment, facilitated by initiatives such
as the Belt and Road Initiative and the Shanghai Cooperation
Organization. This partnership features significant economic
cooperation, with China investing in infrastructure and energy,
while Central Asian nations appreciate China's non-interference
approach and resource access.
Collaborative efforts aim to combat terrorism and promote
stability in Xinjiang. However, concerns about debt dependency and
the implications of growing Chinese influence—particularly for
nations like Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan—highlight the need for
Central Asian states to balance their reliance on China with
relationships with other global powers.
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