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Li Qiang Holds Talks with Uzbekistan's Prime Minister

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CCTV.com reports (Xinwen Lianbo): On the afternoon of October 17, local time, Premier Li Qiang of the State Council held talks with Uzbekistan's Prime Minister Abdulla Aripov in Tashkent.

央视网消息(新闻联播):当地时间10月17日下午,国务院总理李强在塔什干同乌兹别克斯坦总理阿里波夫举行会谈。

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Li Qiang said that President Xi Jinping and President Shavkat Mirziyoyev met in August this year, providing further direction for the development of China-Uzbekistan relations. Next year will mark the 35th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries. China is willing to take this opportunity with Uzbekistan to carry forward their traditional friendship, deepen political mutual trust, strengthen practical cooperation, and continue advancing the building of a China-Uzbekistan community with a shared future to better benefit both peoples.

李强表示,习近平主席和米尔济约耶夫总统今年8月举行会晤,为中乌关系发展进一步指明方向。明年两国将迎来建交35周年,中方愿同乌方以此为契机,赓续传统友谊,深化政治互信,加强务实合作,推动中乌命运共同体建设不断走向深入,更好惠及两国人民。

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Li Qiang pointed out that China is willing to strengthen the alignment of development strategies with Uzbekistan, deepen cooperation in energy and resources, artificial intelligence, modern agriculture, and other fields, and continue advancing connectivity in infrastructure, finance, and other areas to achieve more results. China is willing to import more high-quality specialty products from Uzbekistan and welcomes Uzbekistan's use of platforms such as the China International Import Expo. The two sides should expand people-to-people and cultural exchanges and continue enhancing mutual understanding and friendship between their peoples. China is willing to maintain close coordination and cooperation with Uzbekistan within the Shanghai Cooperation Organization and other multilateral mechanisms, encourage all parties to jointly put the four global initiatives into practice, and advance an equal and orderly multipolar world and universally beneficial and inclusive economic globalization.

李强指出,中方愿同乌方加强发展战略对接,深化能源资源、人工智能、现代农业等领域合作,持续推进基础设施、金融等互联互通,努力取得更多成果。中方愿进口乌方更多优质特色商品,欢迎乌方用好中国国际进口博览会等平台。双方要扩大人文交流,不断增进两国人民相互了解和友谊。中方愿同乌方密切在上合组织等多边机制协调配合,推动各方一道践行四大全球倡议,推进平等有序的世界多极化、普惠包容的经济全球化。

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Aripov said that, under the joint guidance of the two heads of state, Uzbekistan-China relations continue to reach new heights. Uzbekistan is willing to work with China to make every effort to advance Belt and Road projects such as the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan Railway, deepen mutually beneficial cooperation in trade and investment, agriculture, energy and minerals, customs, finance, and other fields, strengthen exchanges in tourism, education, and between localities, and maintain close multilateral cooperation to achieve new progress in Uzbekistan-China relations.

阿里波夫表示,在两国元首共同引领下,乌中关系不断迈上新台阶。乌方愿同中方全力推进中吉乌铁路等“一带一路”项目建设,深化经贸投资、农业、能矿、海关、金融等领域互利合作,加强旅游、教育、地方等领域交流,密切多边协作,推动乌中关系取得新发展。

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Before the talks, the two prime ministers watched a video together on practical cooperation between China and Uzbekistan in various fields.

会谈前,两国总理共同观看中乌各领域务实合作视频。

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After the talks, the two sides jointly witnessed the signing of multiple cooperation documents in trade and economic affairs, education, customs, health, poverty reduction, and other fields. During the visit, the two sides also signed cooperation documents in e-commerce, climate, media, and other fields.

会谈后,双方共同见证签署经贸、教育、海关、卫生、减贫等领域多项合作文件。访问期间,双方还签署了电商、气候、媒体等领域合作文件。

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That afternoon, Li Qiang laid a wreath at Uzbekistan's Independence Monument.

当日下午,李强向乌兹别克斯坦独立纪念碑献花圈。

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ReportedAgreement signing17 October 2026+

After the talks, the two sides witnessed the signing of cooperation documents covering trade and economic affairs, education, customs, health, poverty reduction, and other areas.

Li QiangAttendeeAbdulla AripovAttendee
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After the talks, the two sides jointly witnessed the signing of multiple cooperation documents in trade and economic affairs, education, customs, health, poverty reduction, and other fields. During the visit, the two sides also signed cooperation documents in e-commerce, climate, media, and other fields.
Original Chinese quote
会谈后,双方共同见证签署经贸、教育、海关、卫生、减贫等领域多项合作文件
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ReportedDiplomatic proposal17 October 2026+

Li Qiang proposed using next year's 35th anniversary of diplomatic relations as an opportunity to deepen mutual trust, practical cooperation, and the building of a community with a shared future.

Li QiangSpeaker
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Li Qiang said that President Xi Jinping and President Shavkat Mirziyoyev met in August this year, providing further direction for the development of China-Uzbekistan relations. Next year will mark the 35th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries. China is willing to take this opportunity with Uzbekistan to carry forward their traditional friendship, deepen political mutual trust, strengthen practical cooperation, and continue advancing the building of a China-Uzbekistan community with a shared future to better benefit both peoples.
Original Chinese quote
明年两国将迎来建交35周年,中方愿同乌方以此为契机,赓续传统友谊,深化政治互信,加强务实合作
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ReportedVideo viewing17 October 2026+

Before the talks, the two countries' prime ministers watched a video on practical cooperation together.

Translated paragraph context
Before the talks, the two prime ministers watched a video together on practical cooperation between China and Uzbekistan in various fields.
Original Chinese quote
会谈前,两国总理共同观看中乌各领域务实合作视频
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ReportedCooperation proposal17 October 2026+

Aripov expressed willingness to advance Belt and Road projects such as the China–Kyrgyzstan–Uzbekistan railway and deepen cooperation and exchanges across multiple fields, as well as multilateral collaboration.

Translated paragraph context
Aripov said that, under the joint guidance of the two heads of state, Uzbekistan-China relations continue to reach new heights. Uzbekistan is willing to work with China to make every effort to advance Belt and Road projects such as the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan Railway, deepen mutually beneficial cooperation in trade and investment, agriculture, energy and minerals, customs, finance, and other fields, strengthen exchanges in tourism, education, and between localities, and maintain close multilateral cooperation to achieve new progress in Uzbekistan-China relations.
Original Chinese quote
乌方愿同中方全力推进中吉乌铁路等“一带一路”项目建设,深化经贸投资、农业、能矿、海关、金融等领域互利合作,加强旅游、教育、地方等领域交流,密切多边协作
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ReportedPrior meetingAugust 2026+

Li Qiang said Xi Jinping and Mirziyoyev met in August this year, providing direction for bilateral relations.

Translated paragraph context
Li Qiang said that President Xi Jinping and President Shavkat Mirziyoyev met in August this year, providing further direction for the development of China-Uzbekistan relations. Next year will mark the 35th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries. China is willing to take this opportunity with Uzbekistan to carry forward their traditional friendship, deepen political mutual trust, strengthen practical cooperation, and continue advancing the building of a China-Uzbekistan community with a shared future to better benefit both peoples.
Original Chinese quote
习近平主席和米尔济约耶夫总统今年8月举行会晤,为中乌关系发展进一步指明方向
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ReportedAgreement signingDate not specified+

During the visit, the two sides also signed cooperation documents covering e-commerce, climate, media, and other areas.

Translated paragraph context
After the talks, the two sides jointly witnessed the signing of multiple cooperation documents in trade and economic affairs, education, customs, health, poverty reduction, and other fields. During the visit, the two sides also signed cooperation documents in e-commerce, climate, media, and other fields.
Original Chinese quote
访问期间,双方还签署了电商、气候、媒体等领域合作文件
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ReportedCooperation proposal17 October 2026+

Li Qiang proposed aligning development strategies, deepening cooperation in energy and resources, artificial intelligence, and modern agriculture, and advancing infrastructure and financial connectivity.

Li QiangSpeaker
Translated paragraph context
Li Qiang pointed out that China is willing to strengthen the alignment of development strategies with Uzbekistan, deepen cooperation in energy and resources, artificial intelligence, modern agriculture, and other fields, and continue advancing connectivity in infrastructure, finance, and other areas to achieve more results. China is willing to import more high-quality specialty products from Uzbekistan and welcomes Uzbekistan's use of platforms such as the China International Import Expo. The two sides should expand people-to-people and cultural exchanges and continue enhancing mutual understanding and friendship between their peoples. China is willing to maintain close coordination and cooperation with Uzbekistan within the Shanghai Cooperation Organization and other multilateral mechanisms, encourage all parties to jointly put the four global initiatives into practice, and advance an equal and orderly multipolar world and universally beneficial and inclusive economic globalization.
Original Chinese quote
加强发展战略对接,深化能源资源、人工智能、现代农业等领域合作,持续推进基础设施、金融等互联互通
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ReportedExchange proposal17 October 2026+

Li Qiang proposed expanding people-to-people and cultural exchanges to enhance understanding and friendship between the peoples of the two countries.

Li QiangSpeaker
Translated paragraph context
Li Qiang pointed out that China is willing to strengthen the alignment of development strategies with Uzbekistan, deepen cooperation in energy and resources, artificial intelligence, modern agriculture, and other fields, and continue advancing connectivity in infrastructure, finance, and other areas to achieve more results. China is willing to import more high-quality specialty products from Uzbekistan and welcomes Uzbekistan's use of platforms such as the China International Import Expo. The two sides should expand people-to-people and cultural exchanges and continue enhancing mutual understanding and friendship between their peoples. China is willing to maintain close coordination and cooperation with Uzbekistan within the Shanghai Cooperation Organization and other multilateral mechanisms, encourage all parties to jointly put the four global initiatives into practice, and advance an equal and orderly multipolar world and universally beneficial and inclusive economic globalization.
Original Chinese quote
双方要扩大人文交流,不断增进两国人民相互了解和友谊
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ReportedTrade proposal17 October 2026+

China expressed willingness to increase imports of Uzbekistan's specialty products and welcomed Uzbekistan's use of platforms such as the China International Import Expo.

Li QiangSpeaker
Translated paragraph context
Li Qiang pointed out that China is willing to strengthen the alignment of development strategies with Uzbekistan, deepen cooperation in energy and resources, artificial intelligence, modern agriculture, and other fields, and continue advancing connectivity in infrastructure, finance, and other areas to achieve more results. China is willing to import more high-quality specialty products from Uzbekistan and welcomes Uzbekistan's use of platforms such as the China International Import Expo. The two sides should expand people-to-people and cultural exchanges and continue enhancing mutual understanding and friendship between their peoples. China is willing to maintain close coordination and cooperation with Uzbekistan within the Shanghai Cooperation Organization and other multilateral mechanisms, encourage all parties to jointly put the four global initiatives into practice, and advance an equal and orderly multipolar world and universally beneficial and inclusive economic globalization.
Original Chinese quote
中方愿进口乌方更多优质特色商品,欢迎乌方用好中国国际进口博览会等平台
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ReportedMultilateral cooperation proposal17 October 2026+

Li Qiang proposed strengthening coordination within mechanisms such as the Shanghai Cooperation Organization and encouraging all parties to put the four global initiatives into practice.

Li QiangSpeaker
Translated paragraph context
Li Qiang pointed out that China is willing to strengthen the alignment of development strategies with Uzbekistan, deepen cooperation in energy and resources, artificial intelligence, modern agriculture, and other fields, and continue advancing connectivity in infrastructure, finance, and other areas to achieve more results. China is willing to import more high-quality specialty products from Uzbekistan and welcomes Uzbekistan's use of platforms such as the China International Import Expo. The two sides should expand people-to-people and cultural exchanges and continue enhancing mutual understanding and friendship between their peoples. China is willing to maintain close coordination and cooperation with Uzbekistan within the Shanghai Cooperation Organization and other multilateral mechanisms, encourage all parties to jointly put the four global initiatives into practice, and advance an equal and orderly multipolar world and universally beneficial and inclusive economic globalization.
Original Chinese quote
中方愿同乌方密切在上合组织等多边机制协调配合,推动各方一道践行四大全球倡议
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ReportedWreath laying17 October 2026+

Li Qiang laid a wreath at Uzbekistan's Independence Monument that afternoon.

Translated paragraph context
That afternoon, Li Qiang laid a wreath at Uzbekistan's Independence Monument.
Original Chinese quote
当日下午,李强向乌兹别克斯坦独立纪念碑献花圈
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ReportedDiplomatic talks17 October 2026+

Li Qiang held talks with Aripov in Tashkent on the afternoon of October 17, local time.

Li QiangActorAbdulla AripovActorTashkentGeographic
Translated paragraph context
CCTV.com reports (Xinwen Lianbo): On the afternoon of October 17, local time, Premier Li Qiang of the State Council held talks with Uzbekistan's Prime Minister Abdulla Aripov in Tashkent.
Original Chinese quote
当地时间10月17日下午,国务院总理李强在塔什干同乌兹别克斯坦总理阿里波夫举行会谈
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