TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, July 15. Bakhtiyor Saidov, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Uzbekistan, held a meeting with Wang Yi, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China, and discussed ways to further strengthen mutually beneficial economic ties, Trend reports.
“We discussed ways to further strengthen mutually beneficial economic ties, enhance regional connectivity, promote stability, and advance our shared goals through multilateral cooperation,” said Saidov on his social media platform.
“The deep commitment to the all-weather comprehensive strategic partnership between Uzbekistan and China serves the best interests of our peoples,” he added.
Meanwhile, bilateral trade between Uzbekistan and China surpassed $13 billion in the previous fiscal year. Both countries remain optimistic about achieving the ambitious $20 billion trade target set by their respective leaderships.