TASHKENT - President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev received a delegation from the People's Republic of China led by John Lee Ka-chiu, Head of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Uza.uz reports.
At the beginning of the meeting, the head of the delegation conveyed warm greetings and best wishes from Chinese President Xi Jinping. It was emphasized that relations between Uzbekistan and China have reached an unprecedented level in recent years, achieving a comprehensive strategic partnership in a new era, based on trust, mutual support, and sustained political dialogue.
During the talks, the parties discussed in detail the prospects for further expansion of Uzbek-Chinese cooperation, focusing on strengthening interregional ties, developing trade and economic interaction, and intensifying practical cooperation with Hong Kong as an important financial and investment hub in the region.
It was noted that the agreements reached at the highest level are being consistently implemented. In particular, in May of this year, a meeting of the intergovernmental commission was successfully held in Beijing, the third interregional forum was held in Xi'an, and an economic forum and industrial exhibition were organized in Hong Kong with the participation of business circles from both countries. Furthermore, Uzbekistan's trading house opened in Hong Kong, designed to expand export and investment opportunities.
The potential for further expansion of humanitarian, tourism, and business exchanges, as well as simplification of travel conditions for citizens, was emphasized.
Following the talks, an agreement was reached to introduce a mutual visa-free regime for up to 30 days for citizens of the two countries, which is expected to facilitate the growth of business activity, tourism flows, and the strengthening of interstate ties.
CentralasianLIGHT.org
June 4, 2026