President Shavkat Mirziyoyev Attends 80th Anniversary Victory Parade in Beijing

Beijing, The Gulf Observer: As part of his official visit to the People’s Republic of China, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev attended a solemn military parade marking the 80th anniversary of Victory in World War II, held at Tiananmen Square in Beijing.

The commemorative event brought together leaders and representatives from more than twenty countries, including Russia, Belarus, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Iran, Vietnam, Egypt, and others.

In his address, President of China Xi Jinping highlighted the significance of preserving historical memory, promoting peace, and ensuring justice amid the current global challenges.

The parade featured 45 formations of the People’s Liberation Army of China, with displays of the latest missile systems, tanks, aircraft, and unmanned aerial vehicles developed by the Chinese defense industry. Military parades of this scale have been held in Beijing since 1949, with the most recent grand review taking place on October 1, 2019, involving approximately 15,000 participants.

The participation of President Shavkat Mirziyoyev in the ceremonial events once again underscored Uzbekistan’s consistent foreign policy course, directed at fostering friendship and mutual understanding among nations, and advancing constructive dialogue at the regional and global levels in the interests of peace, sustainable development, and prosperity.