Premier in Tajikistan after visiting Uzbekistan

RTHK - Oct 18, 2026

Premier Li Qiang arrived in Tajikistan on Sunday on the second leg of his three-nation overseas trip. While in Dushanbe, he'll attend the 25th meeting of the Council of Heads of Government of Member States of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization. China and Tajikistan are good neighbours, good friends and good partners, Li said. He added that bilateral relations have developed rapidly in recent years, with fruitful cooperation across various fields that brings tangible benefits to the people of both countries. Li arrived in Tajikistan from Uzbekistan where he said Beijing supports more capable Chinese enterprises in investing and doing business in the Central Asian nation and hopes that the Uzbek side will continue to provide a favourable business environment for these enterprises, according to Xinhua News Agency. The premier also said the two countries should strengthen solidarity and cooperation and remain firmly committed to moving forward together. Li added that China stands ready to ensure the high-quality implementation of the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway project. The premier met with President Shavkat Mirziyoyev and Prime Minister Abdulla Aripov during his visit to Uzbekistan. Li also plans to visit Russia as part of his overseas trip. _____________________________ Last updated: 2026-10-18 HKT 18:20 Edited by Edmond Fong

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