Mirziyoyev and Li Qiang discuss railway and joint projects

Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev met Chinese Premier Li Qiang on October 17 during Li's two-day official visit, the presidential press service said.

They discussed strategic partnership and implementing agreements reached by their leaders in Bishkek in August. The press service put the portfolio of developed projects at about $60 billion and said more than 6,000 enterprises with Chinese participation operated in Uzbekistan.

The China–Kyrgyzstan–Uzbekistan railway project received particular attention. The two sides also discussed more frequent flights and expanded tourism and educational exchanges.

Uzbek culture days are due to take place in China soon. The countries also plan to open cultural centres in each other's territory.