On May 19, 2026, Uzbekistan held talks with China to expand economic cooperation. Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Uzbekistan, Bobur Usmanov, and the Chinese Ambassador to Uzbekistan reviewed measures to deepen cooperation in trade, investment, transportation and logistics, energy, and high-tech. Trade, infrastructure construction, and investment were identified as key areas of cooperation to promote the upgrading of bilateral economic and trade relations.

Clear direction of cooperation in multiple fields during the meeting

Both sides emphasized the need to strengthen regional connectivity, promote joint infrastructure projects, and explore expanding mutually beneficial trade, increasing Chinese investment in Ukraine, deepening agricultural cooperation, poverty reduction projects, and other matters. They agreed to work together to promote joint economic and investment initiatives. This meeting follows closely after the 8th intergovernmental cooperation committee meeting between China and Ukraine held in Beijing this month, continuing the pace of advancing bilateral economic projects.

Urgent strategic needs for the new Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan is advancing socio-economic reforms under the new Uzbekistan strategy and urgently needs external funding, technological support, and cooperation opportunities to promote economic modernization. China and Uzbekistan have strong economic and trade complementarity. Previously, consensus has been reached on key bilateral economic projects. This meeting further focuses on core areas and meets the needs of both sides to deepen practical cooperation and achieve common development. Keywords: New energy latest reports、Land Port Logistics、Engineering Construction

Focusing on the core to achieve bidirectional empowerment

China reiterates its support for Uzbekistan's socio-economic reform and is willing to assist in its economic modernization by expanding investment and promoting infrastructure projects to deepen multi sector collaboration. Uzbekistan relies on cooperation with China to expand financing and technological channels, improve infrastructure, and promote industrial upgrading. Both sides focus on core areas of cooperation, which not only consolidates the bilateral economic and trade foundation, but also injects new momentum into regional economic development.Editor/Gao Xue