Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) - A letter from the President of the People’s Republic of China Xi Jinping to the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev says:

“Dear Mr. President, I express my sincere gratitude to you for your condolences in connection with the struggle of China against the outbreak of coronavirus.

As they say, when they are in distress somewhere, help comes from all sides. The international community, including Uzbekistan, expressed sympathy, condolences and support to the Chinese government and people in various ways, which fully demonstrated friendly feelings towards us.

The Chinese side is confident and able to prevail in the prevention and localization of the epidemic and is ready to work with the international community to contribute to public health around the world.

I pay great attention to the development of Sino-Uzbek relations and am ready to maintain close contact with you.

I wish you good health and success in your work, and prosperity and prosperity to friendly Uzbekistan.

Xi Jinping

Chairman of the People’s Republic of China