Diplomatic channels between China and Uzbekistan remain robust, as evidenced by Foreign Minister Wang Yi’s January 16 telephonic discussion with his Uzbek counterpart, Bakhtiyor Saidov. Wang, a key Politburo member, credited the visionary leadership of both countries’ heads of state for providing the bedrock political assurance to their all-encompassing strategic partnership.
The past year highlighted sustained advancements in diverse fields like commerce, economy, culture, and grassroots diplomacy, all characterized by broad, enduring positivity.
Against a backdrop of intensifying global turbulence heading into 2026, Wang stressed the need for fortified strategic synergy. This involves deepening partnerships, prioritizing internal development, reciprocal backing of vital interests, multifaceted beneficial cooperation, and synchronized stances on international matters to preserve justice and regional harmony.
Saidov warmly recalled President Mirziyoyev’s impactful visit to China in September, which galvanized bilateral momentum. He positioned China-Uzbekistan relations as a cornerstone of Tashkent’s diplomacy, fortified by profound trust resilient to external pressures.
Uzbekistan upholds the one-China policy resolutely, rejecting interference in China’s sovereignty. The minister pledged collaborative efforts to realize leader consensuses, enhance elite interactions, expand cooperation arenas, and advance the strategic partnership dynamically into the future.