Shavkat Mirziyoyev's book published in Chinese: presentation held in Beijing

Presentation in Beijing

A book by President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev has been published in Chinese: it was released by the Chinese publishing house Renmin, with scholars from Minzu University involved in its preparation. The presentation took place in Beijing and was opened by Uzbekistan's Ambassador to China Farhod Arziyev. According to Kun.uz, the event was attended by representatives of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, the Secretariat of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, research centers, the diplomatic corps, and business circles.

Who represented Uzbekistan

On the Uzbek side, the presentation was attended by presidential advisor O. Davlatov, deputy of the Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis and chairman of the board of the National Media Association of Uzbekistan Odiljon Tojiyev, executive director of the Development Strategy Center Eldor Tulyakov, and head of the Republican Center for Spirituality and Enlightenment Otabek Khasanov. In his speech, Ambassador Farhod Arziyev emphasized that the book serves as an important source for introducing the Chinese and international public to the priorities of the domestic and foreign policy of the New Uzbekistan. According to the publication, the embassy was also actively involved in organizing the book's publication in Chinese.

Assessment from the Chinese side

Li Shulei, head of the Publicity Department of the CPC Central Committee, stated that the political will of the leaders of the two countries has brought bilateral relations to a new level, and noted the importance of broadly familiarizing the Chinese public, especially young people, with the book and Uzbekistan's reform experience. Liu Haixing, director of the International Department of the CPC Central Committee, called the publication of the book in Chinese an important event for implementing the agreements between the heads of state and developing bilateral relations. According to him, the publication helps Chinese readers better understand the reforms in Uzbekistan, the country's foreign policy positions, and its contribution to peace and stability in the region, and will also become an important instrument for exchanging experience in public administration. He also emphasized that, on the eve of the 35th anniversary of diplomatic relations, Beijing is ready to support the development path chosen by Uzbekistan.

Context of the humanitarian agenda

The presentation took place against the backdrop of active humanitarian work by the embassy in Beijing: recently it held an event titled 'Uzbekistan — China: Dialogue of Civilizations and Shared Heritage,' and one day before the book presentation, the Days of Culture of Uzbekistan opened in Beijing. According to Kun.uz, the publication gives Chinese readers the opportunity to learn about the reforms in Uzbekistan, the country's development strategy, and the priorities of its foreign policy through the perspective of the head of state.