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China, Uzbekistan vow to step up partnership

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Finally, China and Uzbekistan could enhance multilateral coordination and mutual support.

Hu said China supports Uzbekistan's entrance into the World Trade Organization and is willing to deepen the coordination and cooperation with Uzbekistan within multilateral frameworks such as the United Nations and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, Hu said.

Chinese President Hu Jintao (2nd R) holds a welcome ceremony in honor of Uzbekistan President Islam Karimov (2nd L) in Beijing, capital of China, April 19, 2011. [Li Tao/Xinhua]

Echoing Hu's proposal, Karimov said Uzbekistan attaches great importance to its relations with China and always views China as a reliable cooperation partner.

The Uzbek side is ready to work with China to further promote the two countries' friendly and cooperative partnership, Karimov noted.

Next year marks the 20th anniversary of the establishment of China-Uzbekistan diplomatic relations, Karimov said, adding that the two countries should make full use of this occasion to strengthen top-level exchanges, promote people-to-people exchanges and expand cooperation in various fields in order to bring more benefits to the peoples.

He said Uzbekistan will continue its staunch support for China on Taiwan and Tibet issues and work with China to combat the "three evil forces" for regional peace and stability.

The two heads of state also exchanged views on international and regional issues of common concern, according to a press release issued from the Chinese Foreign Ministry.

As Hu's guest, Karimov arrived in Beijing on Tuesday, starting his two-day state visit to China.

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