On the morning of September 2, President Xi Jinping met at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing with Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, who is in China for the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit 2025 and the commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War.

President Xi pointed out that China and Uzbekistan are friendly neighbors and all-weather comprehensive strategic partners for a new era. China supports Uzbekistan in safeguarding its sovereignty, security and development interests, and stands ready to work together to accelerate the alignment of development strategies, steadily advance the construction of the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway project, step up cooperation in such areas as joint scientific research, green energy, medical and health care, emergency management, artificial intelligence and poverty reduction, and expand exchanges on culture, education, tourism and at the sub-national level. The two sides should make good use of the China-Uzbekistan law enforcement and security cooperation mechanism, jointly combat terrorism, separatism and extremism, and together tackle security risks and challenges. 

President Xi emphasized that amid complex and volatile changes in the current international situation, a solid and stronger SCO will help  countries safeguard their shared interests and boost their respective development. China and Uzbekistan should firmly uphold the U.N.-centered international system, practice true multilateralism, jointly implement the Global Governance Initiative (GGI), defend the victorious outcomes of World War II, and protect hard-won peace and tranquility. 

President Mirziyoyev noted that China made significant contributions to the victory of the World Anti-Fascist War, and hosting the commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People’s War of Resistance highlights China’s courage and resolve to uphold lasting world peace. Uzbekistan attaches great importance to its relations with China, and is grateful for China’s long-term and valuable support for its economic and social development and the improvement of people’s livelihood. Uzbekistan is ready to work with China, respect and support each other, deepen cooperation in various fields, and further develop the all-weather comprehensive strategic partnership for the new era. Uzbekistan congratulates China on hosting a successful SCO Tianjin Summit, and believes that China’s productive presidency has effectively elevated the international influence of the Organization. Uzbekistan fully supports the GGI proposed by President Xi Jinping, as it addresses the needs of global governance and demonstrates profound strategic vision. Uzbekistan will work with China to implement this initiative and promote a more just and equitable international order. 

After the meeting, the two heads of state jointly witnessed the exchange of multiple bilateral cooperation documents in such areas as the alignment of development strategies, mutual establishment of cultural centers, and medical services. The two sides also signed bilateral cooperation documents in economic and technological cooperation, the digital economy, market regulation, aerospace, customs and other fields. 

Wang Yi were present at these events.