Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Uzbekistan's Foreign Minister Bakhtiyor Saidov reaffirmed their commitment to deepening bilateral cooperation during a phone call on Friday, emphasizing the need to uphold multilateralism amid growing global instability.
Wang highlighted the "fruitful" progress in China-Uzbekistan relations in 2025, particularly in trade, cultural exchanges, and regional connectivity projects. He stressed that 2026's volatile international landscape, marked by "shadows of war and unilateral bullying," requires both nations to enhance strategic coordination and resist "the law of the jungle" in global affairs. The Chinese foreign minister called for expanded collaboration to celebrate the 10th anniversary of their comprehensive strategic partnership this year.
Saidov praised President Shavkat Mirziyoyev's September 2025 visit to China as a catalyst for bilateral momentum, emphasizing Uzbekistan's unwavering adherence to the one-China principle. Both ministers agreed to strengthen multilateral coordination through platforms like the United Nations to defend international law and counter what they described as "harmful actions" against sovereign states.
