China's President Xi Jinping and Uzbekistan's President Shavkat Mirziyoyev exchanged congratulations on the 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries. President Xi noted the two countries have worked together and supported each other in the fight against COVID-19. Xi said China is ready to work with Uzbekistan to advance their partnership. Mirziyoyev  confirmed Uzbekistan will keep working with China, under the Belt and Road Initiative.