President of the People’s Republic of China, Xi Jinping sent a message to the President Of the Republic of UzbekistanShavkat Mirziyoyev:

"To His Excellency Mr. Shavkat Mirziyoev,

To the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan

Dear Mr. President,

Let me express You my sincere gratitude for your warm congratulatory message on the occasion of the 69th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China.

Since the beginning of this year, the political trust between the two countries has been steadily strengthening, progress has been made in the joint implementing of the One Belt, One Way initiative and the mutual understanding and friendship between the two peoples has been steadily deepening, while maintaining the uphill trend of the China-Uzbekistan comprehensive strategic partnership ties. I often recall our meeting with You on the margins of the SCO Summit in Qingdao, after which the new plans aimed at deepening bilateral ties that we adopted are being step-by-step implemented.

I pay great attention to the advancing of Chinese-Uzbek ties, highly appreciate the good working relations with you and personal friendship. I look forward to continuing to maintain close relations with you in order to boost the ongoing development of China-Uzbekistan comprehensive strategic partnership ties for the benefit of the two countries and peoples.

I wish You good health, all the best and great success in Your noble work for the benefit of the people of Uzbekistan.

Xi Jinping,

President of the People’s Republic of China"