China Intends to Boost Imports of Uzbek Goods and Expand Trade With Uzbekistan

Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.uz) — China is ready to expand trade with Uzbekistan, increase imports of Uzbek products and deepen cooperation in several sectors, including energy, artificial intelligence and modern agriculture. Chinese Premier Li Qiang made the statement during an official visit to Uzbekistan, the Xinhua news agency reported.

In talks with Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, Li Qiang confirmed Beijing's readiness to ensure the quality implementation of the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway project and said China intends to expand bilateral trade. He noted that China supports investment by Chinese companies in Uzbekistan and wants more Chinese enterprises to enter the Uzbek market. He expressed hope that the Uzbek side would continue to create favourable conditions for doing business and implementing investment projects.

In negotiations with Uzbek Prime Minister Abdulla Aripov, Li Qiang said Beijing is prepared to buy more high-quality and specialised goods produced in Uzbekistan. China also urged Uzbekistan to make more active use of the China International Import Expo and other platforms to promote its products and enter the Chinese market. According to Li Qiang, China is ready to align the development strategies of the two countries.