Uzbekistan, China Discuss Afghanistan Security and Bilateral Cooperation

Uzbekistan’s President Shavkat Mirziyoyev and China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi met in Tashkent to discuss security concerns in Afghanistan and bilateral cooperation, The Caspian Post informs via KHAMAA Press.

Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Tashkent to discuss enhanced cooperation and regional security, particularly regarding Afghanistan. The two leaders focused on socio-economic coordination and addressing the security challenges posed by Afghanistan’s instability.

In a joint statement earlier this year, China and Central Asian leaders, including Uzbekistan, pledged to support a stable and peaceful Afghanistan, free from terrorism and drug trafficking. They vowed to collaborate in combating terrorism, separatism, and extremism in the region.

Wang Yi was in Uzbekistan for the Strategic Dialogue of Foreign Ministers before continuing his visit to Tajikistan. Both nations, while maintaining robust diplomatic and economic ties, have refrained from recognizing the Taliban’s rule in Afghanistan, citing concerns over extremism and terrorism.

China and Central Asia’s cautious approach to Afghanistan reflects ongoing concerns over regional security and the growing threat of radicalization. As these nations work together to stabilize the region, Afghanistan remains a central point of focus for all parties involved.

The Mirziyoyev-Wang meeting underscores the strategic importance of Central Asia’s cooperation in addressing Afghanistan’s challenges. Both nations aim to strengthen ties while managing the security risks posed by the ongoing turmoil in Afghanistan.