"China was the starting point of the Silk Road, so how come you know less about the road than me?" asked Sobirov Shukhrat, a 19-year-old working at a hotel in Tashkent, after he discovered my insufficient knowledge of the hotel's historical decorations.
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang and his Uzbek counterpart Shavkat Mirziyaev agreed here Friday to enhance security cooperation between their countries to safeguard peace and stability.
A series of agreements that aim to improve regional connectivity, economic ties and security co-op among SCO members are expected to be signed Friday.
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang pledged on Thursday to carry out security, economic and cultural exchanges agreed at the Shanghai Cooperation Origination summit in Bishkek in September.
Premier Li Keqiang on Thursday arrived in Tashkent of Uzbekistan, to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organization's meeting of prime ministers.
President Xi Jinping and his Uzbek counterpart Islam Karimov held talks in Tashkent on further development of bilateral relations and cooperation.
China-Central Asia ties good for development
China, Uzbekistan to deepen all-around co-op
China and Uzbekistan will continue to deepen cooperation in a variety of areas to advance their strategic partnership, Chinese diplomats have said.
China and Uzbekistan pledged to deepen cooperation on energy and anti-terrorism.
President Xi Jinping arrived in Tashkent Sunday evening for a state visit to Uzbekistan aimed at further boosting bilateral relations and cooperation.
China-Central Asia ties good for development
China, Uzbekistan to deepen all-around co-op
Xi's speech on ties catches global attention
Chinese-learning fervor on rise in Uzbekistan
A craze for the Chinese language is sweeping Uzbekistan, where a growing number of people are attracted to the rich culture of China.