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China urges deeper security cooperation with Belarus, Uzbekistan

Created at 24 Jul · 1:06 AM1 source↑ Market-relevant
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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with his Belarusian and Uzbek counterparts to emphasize security cooperation and multilateral solidarity. Discussions included strengthening security ties with Belarus and advancing industrial projects and law enforcement cooperation with Uzbekistan.

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Key Numbers

10member Eurasian group Shanghai Cooperation Organisation
2026-2027consultation plan between China and Belarus foreign ministries

Who's Involved

Wang Yi
Chinese Foreign Minister
Maxim Ryzhenkov
Belarusian Foreign Minister
Bakhtiyor Saidov
Uzbekistan's Foreign Minister
Shanghai Cooperation Organisation
10-member Eurasian group
China urges deeper security cooperation with Belarus, Uzbekistan

↳ Why This Matters

The meetings underscore China's strategic efforts to bolster security and economic ties with key partners in Central Asia and Eastern Europe, reinforcing its influence within multilateral frameworks like the SCO amidst evolving geopolitical dynamics.

Key facts

  • China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Belarusian and Uzbek counterparts.
  • Wang emphasized strengthening security cooperation with both nations.
  • Discussions included preparations for a development bank with Belarus.
  • Cooperation on industrial projects and law enforcement mechanisms with Uzbekistan was encouraged.
  • Both sides agreed to enhance solidarity in multilateral platforms such as the UN and SCO.

    • Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met separately with his Belarusian and Uzbek counterparts on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) foreign ministers' meeting in Bishkek. During these meetings, Wang emphasized the importance of deepening security cooperation with both nations.

    With Belarus's Maxim Ryzhenkov, Wang appreciated Belarus's steadfast support on China's core interests and called for strengthened security cooperation, including preparations to establish a development bank. The two countries signed a consultation plan for their foreign ministries covering 2026-2027.

    In discussions with Uzbekistan's Bakhtiyor Saidov, Wang encouraged more landmark industrialization projects and pushed forward the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway project. Both sides agreed to effectively utilize their joint law enforcement and security cooperation mechanism. China also urged greater solidarity and cooperation within multilateral platforms such as the United Nations, the SCO, and the China-Central Asia mechanism.

    Frequently asked questions

    The meetings took place on Thursday evening in Bishkek, on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation foreign ministers' meeting.

    The China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway project was mentioned as a key initiative.

    The United Nations, the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, and the China-Central Asia mechanism were mentioned.

    What Happens Next

    01China and Belarus to prepare for the establishment of a development bank.
    02China and Uzbekistan to make use of their joint law enforcement and security cooperation mechanism.
    03China and Belarus to implement their 2026-2027 foreign ministry consultation plan.

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    How It Developed

    Wang met with Belarusian Foreign Minister Maxim Ryzhenkov and Uzbek Foreign Minister Bakhtiyor Saidov.
    China and Belarus agreed to strengthen security cooperation and prepare for a development bank.
    China and Uzbekistan agreed to utilize joint law enforcement and security cooperation mechanisms.
    Both sides emphasized solidarity and cooperation in multilateral platforms like the UN and SCO.
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