Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) -- President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev sent condolences to President of the People’s Republic of China Xi Jinping on the death of former President of the People’s Republic of China Jiang Zemin.

"The bright memory of Jiang Zemin, who made a huge contribution to strengthening comprehensive ties, political, trade, economic, investment, cultural and humanitarian cooperation between our countries, will forever remain in our hearts," the message says.

The President of Uzbekistan expressed deep sympathy to Xi Jinping, as well as to the relatives and friends of the deceased.