ChinaLi Qiang Arrives in Tashkent to Begin an Official Visit to Uzbekistan
CCTV.com reports (Xinwen Lianbo): On the afternoon of October 17 local time, Premier Li Qiang arrived here by chartered plane at the invitation of Uzbek Prime Minister Aripov, beginning an official visit to Uzbekistan.
央视网消息（新闻联播）：当地时间17日下午，国务院总理李强应乌兹别克斯坦总理阿里波夫邀请，乘包机抵达这里，对乌兹别克斯坦进行正式访问。
Uzbek Prime Minister Aripov led senior government officials to the airport to welcome him.
乌兹别克斯坦总理阿里波夫率政府高级官员到机场迎接。
State Councilor and Secretary-General of the State Council Wu Zhenglong and other accompanying personnel arrived on the same plane. Chinese Ambassador to Uzbekistan Yu Jun also went to the airport to welcome him.
国务委员兼国务院秘书长吴政隆等陪同人员同机抵达。中国驻乌兹别克斯坦大使于骏也到机场迎接。
The Uzbek side held a welcoming ceremony for Premier Li Qiang at the airport.
乌方在机场为李强总理举行了欢迎仪式。
A military band played the national anthems of China and Uzbekistan.
军乐队奏中乌两国国歌。
Accompanied by Aripov, Li Qiang inspected the guard of honor.
李强在阿里波夫陪同下检阅了仪仗队。
Li Qiang said that the traditional friendship between China and Uzbekistan has a long history. China and Uzbekistan are good friends, good partners, and good brothers. Over the 34 years since the establishment of diplomatic relations, regardless of changes in the international situation, the two countries have always respected each other and treated each other as equals. Bilateral relations and cooperation have continued to advance, constantly displaying new vigor and vitality. In particular, in recent years, through joint efforts, political mutual trust between China and Uzbekistan has become stronger, friendship across generations has taken deeper root among the people, and practical cooperation has yielded fruitful results that have tangibly benefited the people of both countries.
李强表示，中国和乌兹别克斯坦的传统友谊源远流长。中乌是好朋友、好伙伴、好兄弟。建交34年来，无论国际风云如何变幻，两国始终相互尊重、平等相待，双边关系与合作持续向前发展，不断焕发新的生机与活力。特别是近些年，在双方携手努力下，中乌政治互信更加牢固，世代友好深入人心，务实合作成果丰硕，切实惠及了两国人民。
Li Qiang noted that, not long ago, President Xi Jinping and President Mirziyoyev met in Bishkek and reached important consensus on further deepening China-Uzbekistan relations. China is willing to work with Uzbekistan to translate the consensus between the two heads of state into more concrete results and continually deepen and substantiate the building of a China-Uzbekistan community with a shared future.
李强指出，前不久，习近平主席和米尔济约耶夫总统在比什凯克举行会晤，就进一步深化中乌关系达成重要共识。中方愿同乌方一道，将两国元首共识转化为更多实际成果，推动中乌命运共同体建设不断走深走实。
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ReportedWelcoming ceremony17 October 2026+
The Uzbek side held a welcoming ceremony at the airport, where a military band played the national anthems of both countries.
The Uzbek side held a welcoming ceremony for Premier Li Qiang at the airport.Original Chinese quote
乌方在机场为李强总理举行了欢迎仪式。
ReportedLeaders meetingDate not specified+
Li Qiang said Xi Jinping and Mirziyoyev had previously met in Bishkek and reached consensus on deepening relations.
Li Qiang noted that, not long ago, President Xi Jinping and President Mirziyoyev met in Bishkek and reached important consensus on further deepening China-Uzbekistan relations. China is willing to work with Uzbekistan to translate the consensus between the two heads of state into more concrete results and continually deepen and substantiate the building of a China-Uzbekistan community with a shared future.Original Chinese quote
前不久，习近平主席和米尔济约耶夫总统在比什凯克举行会晤，就进一步深化中乌关系达成重要共识。ReportedAnthem performance17 October 2026+
A military band played the national anthems of China and Uzbekistan.
A military band played the national anthems of China and Uzbekistan.Original Chinese quote
军乐队奏中乌两国国歌。ReportedBilateral relations statementDate not specified+
Li Qiang reviewed the development of China-Uzbekistan relations over the 34 years since diplomatic ties were established, saying that political mutual trust and practical cooperation had yielded results in recent years.
Li Qiang said that the traditional friendship between China and Uzbekistan has a long history. China and Uzbekistan are good friends, good partners, and good brothers. Over the 34 years since the establishment of diplomatic relations, regardless of changes in the international situation, the two countries have always respected each other and treated each other as equals. Bilateral relations and cooperation have continued to advance, constantly displaying new vigor and vitality. In particular, in recent years, through joint efforts, political mutual trust between China and Uzbekistan has become stronger, friendship across generations has taken deeper root among the people, and practical cooperation has yielded fruitful results that have tangibly benefited the people of both countries.Original Chinese quote
中乌政治互信更加牢固，世代友好深入人心，务实合作成果丰硕，切实惠及了两国人民。Ongoing at time of reportOfficial visit17 October 2026+
On the afternoon of the 17th, local time, Li Qiang arrived by chartered plane at Aripov's invitation to begin an official visit to Uzbekistan.
CCTV.com reports (Xinwen Lianbo): On the afternoon of October 17 local time, Premier Li Qiang arrived here by chartered plane at the invitation of Uzbek Prime Minister Aripov, beginning an official visit to Uzbekistan.Original Chinese quote
当地时间17日下午，国务院总理李强应乌兹别克斯坦总理阿里波夫邀请，乘包机抵达这里，对乌兹别克斯坦进行正式访问。ReportedCooperation commitmentDate not specified+
Li Qiang said China was willing to work with Uzbekistan to implement the consensus reached by the two heads of state and advance the building of a community with a shared future.
Li Qiang noted that, not long ago, President Xi Jinping and President Mirziyoyev met in Bishkek and reached important consensus on further deepening China-Uzbekistan relations. China is willing to work with Uzbekistan to translate the consensus between the two heads of state into more concrete results and continually deepen and substantiate the building of a China-Uzbekistan community with a shared future.Original Chinese quote
中方愿同乌方一道，将两国元首共识转化为更多实际成果，推动中乌命运共同体建设不断走深走实。ReportedDelegation arrival17 October 2026+
Wu Zhenglong and other accompanying personnel arrived on the same plane, and Yu Jun went to the airport to welcome them.
State Councilor and Secretary-General of the State Council Wu Zhenglong and other accompanying personnel arrived on the same plane. Chinese Ambassador to Uzbekistan Yu Jun also went to the airport to welcome him.Original Chinese quote
国务委员兼国务院秘书长吴政隆等陪同人员同机抵达。中国驻乌兹别克斯坦大使于骏也到机场迎接。ReportedHonor guard inspection17 October 2026+
Li Qiang inspected the honor guard accompanied by Aripov.
Accompanied by Aripov, Li Qiang inspected the guard of honor.Original Chinese quote
李强在阿里波夫陪同下检阅了仪仗队。ReportedAirport reception17 October 2026+
Aripov led senior officials to the airport to welcome Li Qiang.
Uzbek Prime Minister Aripov led senior government officials to the airport to welcome him.Original Chinese quote
乌兹别克斯坦总理阿里波夫率政府高级官员到机场迎接。