Xi says China ready to promote partnership with Uzbekistan

BEIJING -- China is ready to work with Uzbekistan to push for constant development in their comprehensive strategic partnership and jointly pursue common development and rejuvenation, so as to benefit the people of the two countries, Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Thursday.

In a phone conversation with Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, Xi said that standing at a new historical starting point, China is willing to build on past achievements and forge ahead into the future together with Uzbekistan.