SAMARKAND, Uzbekistan, Sept. 15 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks with Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev here on Thursday.
The two heads of state said that bearing in mind the long-term development of China-Uzbekistan relations and the future welfare of their people, the two countries will expand mutually beneficial cooperation, cement their friendship and partnership, and implement the vision of a community with a shared future at the bilateral level.
Chinese President Xi Jinping attends a grand welcome ceremony held by Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, Sept. 15, 2022. Following the welcome ceremony, the two heads of state held official talks. (Xinhua/Shen Hong)
Chinese President Xi Jinping holds talks with Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, Sept. 15, 2022. (Xinhua/Li Xueren)
Chinese President Xi Jinping arrives in a motorcade at the International Conference Center where he was warmly received by Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev as he exits the car in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, Sept. 15, 2022. Xi held talks with Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev here on Thursday. (Xinhua/Li Xueren)
Chinese President Xi Jinping holds talks with Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, Sept. 15, 2022. (Xinhua/Ding Haitao)
Chinese President Xi Jinping holds talks with Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, Sept. 15, 2022. Following the official talks, the two heads of state signed and issued the Joint Statement between the People's Republic of China and the Republic of Uzbekistan. (Xinhua/Li Xueren)
Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev invites Chinese President Xi Jinping to jointly plant an oak tree at the square outside the north entrance of the International Conference Center in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, Sept. 15, 2022. Xi held talks with Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev here on Thursday. (Xinhua/Shen Hong)■