China's top political advisor meets Uzbek presidential advisor

Wang Huning, chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), met with Sardor Umurzakov, advisor to the president of Uzbekistan on strategic development, in Beijing on Thursday.

Wang, also a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, said China is willing to work with Uzbekistan to jointly implement the consensus reached by the two heads of state, and firmly support each other in the modernization drive.

China stands ready to cooperate with Uzbekistan to strengthen the alignment of their development strategies, enhance inter-party exchanges, and jointly safeguard global and regional peace and stability, he said, adding that the CPPCC National Committee will make positive contributions to this end.

Umurzakov said Uzbekistan adheres to the one-China principle and supports major initiatives proposed by China.

He added that the implementation of China's 15th Five-Year Plan (2026–2030) presents new opportunities for bilateral cooperation, and that Uzbekistan is willing to learn from the CPC's experience, noting that CPC leadership is key to China's success.