Mutual support, friendship, cooperation and trust vowed

China is ready to develop an all-weather friendship with Uzbekistan and achieve common prosperity on the path toward national reform and rejuvenation, President Xi Jinping told his Uzbek counterpart, Shavkat Mirziyoyev.

Socialism with Chinese characteristics has entered a new era, while Uzbekistan has also worked out a series of reform plans, Xi said.

Hailing the two countries as good neighbors who stick together through thick and thin, good friends with mutual trust and good partners who enjoy win-win cooperation, he said the comprehensive strategic partnership between the nations continues to grow while the important consensus reached by the two heads of state is being carried forward.

Uzbekistan was one of the countries that supported and participated in the Belt and Road Initiative at an early stage, and thanks to joint efforts from both sides, bilateral cooperation has yielded fruitful outcomes, Xi said.

The Chinese president called for more efforts from both sides to develop trade and deepen partnerships in production capacity, investment and infrastructure connectivity, as well as intensify cooperation in law enforcement and security.

Mirziyoyev said the Uzbek-China relationship involves across-the-board cooperation and is now at its "historical best".

The implementation of the consensus on bilateral cooperation has brought tangible benefits to the Uzbek people, he said.

Mirziyoyev said his country is resolute in adhering to the one-China policy and firmly supports China's efforts to combat the "three evil forces" of terrorism, separatism and extremism.

Uzbekistan is willing to strengthen practical cooperation with China within the framework of the Belt and Road Initiative as well as coordinate on regional affairs, he added.