Chinese officials welcomed the delegation of Uzbekistan at the Beijing International Airport. A guard of honor was lined up for the high-level guest at the airport.

The main events of the visit of the President of Uzbekistan scheduled for 12-13 May 2017.

Shavkat Mirziyoyev will hold meetings and negotiations with the President of the PRC Xi Jinping and Premier of the State Council Li Keqiang.

He will also meet with the Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress Zhang Dejiang and other high-level officials.

Current state and prospects of bilateral relations, priority areas of consolidating and steady development of long-term partnership between Uzbekistan and the PRC will be discussed during the meetings.

The parties will also exchange views on regional and international issues.

President of Uzbekistan will also held meetings with the officials of the Chinese firms and companies.

Uzbekistan and China will sign several intergovernmental and other documents, aimed at deepening Uzbekistan-China ties in different spheres. It is expected that 100 agreements for US$20 billion will be inked within the visit.

Conclusion of a solid package of contracts and agreements between the business circles of the two countries in the trade-economic, investment and finance areas are expected within the visit.

On 14-15 May 2017, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev will also take part at the ‘One Belt, One Road’ international forum in Beijing.