Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Uzbekistan's Foreign Minister Bakhtiyor Saidov convened in Tianjin on Wednesday, marking a significant step in deepening bilateral cooperation and preparing for the upcoming Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit. The meeting underscored both nations' commitment to transforming high-level political consensus into concrete economic and strategic outcomes.
Wang, emphasizing China's role as a "trustworthy and reliable partner," highlighted progress on the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan Railway project – a key Belt and Road Initiative infrastructure development expected to reshape regional connectivity. "This project exemplifies our shared vision for an interconnected Eurasia," Wang stated during the talks.
The diplomats reviewed cooperation across multiple sectors including artificial intelligence, green energy, and mineral resources. Saidov revealed plans for joint desertification control initiatives, aligning with Central Asia's growing focus on climate resilience. "Our partnership extends beyond bilateral interests to address global challenges," the Uzbek minister noted.
With the SCO Foreign Ministers' Meeting recently concluding in Kazakhstan, both officials stressed the importance of maintaining the organization's momentum. The Tianjin SCO Summit, scheduled for later this year, is expected to address regional security architecture and economic integration challenges.
Analysts observe that strengthened China-Uzbekistan collaboration could influence Central Asia's geopolitical landscape, particularly in balancing infrastructure development with sustainable growth priorities. The meeting concluded with mutual commitments to enhance people-to-people exchanges and digital economy partnerships.
