On July 10, 2023, President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory message to Shavkat Mirziyoyev on his election as President of Uzbekistan.

Xi Jinping pointed out that in recent years, under their joint guidance, China-Uzbekistan relations have achieved leapfrog development, with cooperation in various fields comprehensively strengthened. Noting that he highly values the good working relationship and personal friendship with Shavkat Mirziyoyev, Xi said he stands ready to work with Shavkat Mirziyoyev to promote the sustained development of China-Uzbekistan comprehensive strategic partnership and inject new impetus into the building of a China-Uzbekistan community with a shared future.