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China and Uzbekistan should make joint efforts to align the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) with the Five Priority Areas for the Development of Uzbekistan (2017-2021), Chinese President Xi Jinping said. Describing Uzbekistan as a crucial hub along the ancient Silk Road, Xi said the Central Asian country is also an important participant in co-building the Belt and Road. Mirziyoyev said Uzbekistan will make all efforts to support cooperation under the initiative.