Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.uz) — China is ready to expand trade with Uzbekistan, increase imports of Uzbek products and deepen cooperation in several sectors, including energy, artificial intelligence and modern agriculture. Chinese Premier Li Qiang made the remarks during an official visit to Uzbekistan, according to Xinhua.
At a meeting with Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, Li reaffirmed Beijing’s commitment to ensuring high-quality implementation of the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway project. He also expressed China’s intention to expand bilateral trade.
Li said China supports investment by Chinese companies in Uzbekistan and wants more Chinese businesses to enter the Uzbek market. He expressed hope that Uzbekistan would continue creating favourable conditions for business operations and investment projects.
During talks with Uzbek Prime Minister Abdulla Aripov, Li said Beijing was ready to purchase larger quantities of high-quality and specialised products made in Uzbekistan.
China also encouraged Uzbekistan to make greater use of the China International Import Expo and other platforms to promote its products and gain access to the Chinese market.
The two sides also discussed prospects for expanding cooperation across specific industries. Li said China was ready to coordinate development strategies with Uzbekistan and deepen cooperation in energy, natural resources, artificial intelligence, modern agriculture and other areas.
