The BRI is helping Uzbekistan increase exports and reduce …
Uzbekistan, a Central Asian country that enjoyed close ties with China through the Silk Road in ancient times, was among the first to support the BRI. Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has taken part in all the three editions of the Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation, held in Beijing in 2017, 2019 and on October 17-18 this year.