Premier Li held talks with Uzbek Prime Minister Abdulla Aripov in Tashkent on Nov 1.
Premier Li said that Uzbekistan is China’s close friendly neighbor. Diplomatic ties between the two countries have maintained development in a healthy and stable manner since its establishment, with political mutual trust and practical cooperation growing. The state heads of the two countries have had many fruitful meetings to plan the development of bilateral relations.
“We are glad to see China-Uzbekistan trade still growing against the backdrop of sluggish international trade and investment. China supports Uzbekistan to choose the development paths that suit its national conditions, and supports Uzbekistan to launch reform and opening-up. China is willing to exchange development experiences with Uzbekistan to further enrich the China-Uzbekistan comprehensive strategic partnership,” said the Premier.
Premier Li stressed that the two countries should seize the opportunity to expand two-way opening-up and forge a new pattern of practical cooperation. China is willing to make headway in cooperation in all fields in accordance with the principles of marketization and commercialization.
