Uzbekistan-China: 30 Years of Multifaceted And Fruitful Cooperation
January 2 marked the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the Republic of Uzbekistan and the People’s Republic of China (PRC). During this short historical period, modern interstate relations have been brought to the level of comprehensive strategic partnership, and the states have established mutually beneficial cooperation in almost all spheres.
Thirty years is only a moment in the thousands of years of history and friendly exchanges between countries. The history of relations between Uzbekistan and China dates back centuries, going back to the epoch of the Silk Road. The centuries-old relations that have developed continue to create a favorable ground for the formation of comprehensive cooperation between Uzbekistan and China at the present stage.
Especially in the recent five years, there has been a high dynamic of deepening multifaceted cooperation in virtually all areas, such as trade, investment, energy, transport communications and others.
This trend of dynamic development in relations is primarily associated with an active political dialogue, the presence of mutual interests in promoting economic cooperation and favorable conditions for strengthening cultural and humanitarian exchange.
At the same time, the large-scale reforms carried out in Uzbekistan in recent years, affecting almost all aspects of its development, have opened up new opportunities for expanding cooperation with China in various fields.
Political dialogue
An active political dialogue at the highest level is the key factor in the high dynamics of the development of bilateral cooperation. The first state visit of President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev to China in May 2017 and constructive and fruitful talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping in
