Beijing witnessed a significant diplomatic exchange on January 16 when Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi engaged in a detailed phone conversation with Uzbekistan’s Foreign Minister Bakhtiyor Saidov. As a senior member of the Communist Party of China’s Central Politburo, Wang emphasized the pivotal role played by the two nations’ leaders in forging an all-weather comprehensive strategic partnership.
This partnership, he noted, serves as the strongest political guarantee for bilateral ties in the new era. Last year proved particularly fruitful, with robust progress in trade, economy, culture, and local-level engagements. Cooperation across these domains displayed a steady and positive momentum, strengthening the foundation of China-Uzbekistan relations.
With global uncertainties mounting as 2026 approaches, Wang called for enhanced strategic coordination. He urged both sides to deepen collaboration, safeguard core interests, support each other firmly, and expand mutually beneficial initiatives. On international and regional fronts, closer alignment is essential to uphold justice, fairness, and stability in the region.
Saidov echoed these sentiments, highlighting President Shavkat Mirziyoyev’s successful September visit to China, which injected fresh impetus into ties. He reaffirmed Uzbekistan’s prioritization of relations with China in its foreign policy, underpinned by high mutual trust impervious to fleeting external factors.
Uzbekistan remains steadfast in its one-China commitment, opposing any actions undermining China’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. Looking ahead, Saidov expressed eagerness to implement leader-level consensuses, boost high-level exchanges, deepen sectoral cooperation, and propel the strategic partnership into a new phase of prosperity.