On September 3, the President of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, took part in a solemn military parade dedicated to the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Second World War during an official visit to Beijing. This was reported by Zamin.uz.
The event was held at Tiananmen Square. More than twenty heads of state and representatives participated in this ceremony.
Among them were leaders from countries such as Russia, Belarus, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Iran, Vietnam, and Egypt. In his speech, Chinese President Xi Jinping emphasized the importance of preserving historical memory, maintaining peace, and ensuring justice.
The parade featured 45 units of the Chinese People's Liberation Army. Additionally, modern missile systems, tanks, aviation equipment, and unmanned aerial vehicles produced by the Chinese defense industry were showcased.
Such military parades have been regularly held in Beijing since 1949. The last major review took place on October 1, 2019, with nearly 15,000 military personnel participating.
The participation of the President of Uzbekistan in the ceremonial events in Beijing is an important manifestation of the country's consistent foreign policy aimed at strengthening friendship and mutual understanding among peoples, peace, sustainable development, and prosperity, as well as fostering constructive dialogue at regional and global levels. This visit once again confirmed Uzbekistan's position on the international stage and its commitment to strengthening regional cooperation.
