Shavkat Mirziyoyev and his wife, Ziroat Mirziyoyeva. Photo: press service of the president of Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan’s President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, accompanied by his wife, took part in a military parade commemorating the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II. The event was held on September 3 in Beijing’s Tiananmen Square, according to the press service of the head of state.
Also in attendance were leaders from Azerbaijan, Belarus, Iran, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and other countries.
In his remarks at the parade, Chinese President Xi Jinping emphasized the importance of safeguarding historical memory, maintaining peace, and ensuring justice in today’s world.
The parade featured 45 units of the Chinese armed forces, which showcased the country’s latest missile systems, tanks, aircraft, and drones.
According to Uzbekistan’s presidential press service, Beijing has held such demonstrations of military hardware since 1949. A major military review took place in October 2019, gathering about 15,000 participants.
Mirziyoyev’s presence at the parade underscored Uzbekistan’s consistent foreign policy aimed at strengthening friendship and mutual understanding among nations, as well as expanding constructive dialogue for peace, sustainable development, and prosperity.
As part of his visit to China, Mirziyoyev also met with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The two leaders discussed the continuation of their comprehensive strategic partnership and alliance, focusing on the implementation of agreements reached in earlier high-level contacts.
Special attention was given to accelerating joint projects in priority sectors of the economy and promoting regional cooperation, including the development of joint industrial parks. The presidents also exchanged views on international issues.
Mirziyoyev’s stay in Beijing included a busy schedule: he held talks with representatives of Chinese businesses and separate meetings with the heads of major corporations. Discussions covered potential cooperation in energy, construction, oil and gas, peaceful use of nuclear power, geological exploration, and mineral extraction, among other areas.
