President Jiang meets Uzbek President
( 2001-06-15 20:51 ) ()

Chinese President Jiang Zemin met with Uzbek President Islam Karimov in Shanghai Friday afternoon, saying that China and Uzbekistan are good friends and good partners.

Jiang said Uzbekistan is an important country in Central Asia. Its entry into the "Shanghai Five" mechanism, which has grown into the SCO, contribute to regional peace and stability, as well as regional economic cooperation.

The active cooperation between the two countries within the framework of the SCO will further enhance bilateral ties, Jiang said.

Karimov said that Uzbekistan will abide by all official documents signed during the SCO summit in Shanghai, and strengthen its cooperation with the Chinese side in all fields.

Jiang said the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) will give fresh impetus to Sino-Uzbek relations.

The two presidents also exchanged views on enhancing Chinese-Uzbek cooperation and maintaining regional security.