On January 24, an official welcome ceremony was held at the Great Hall of the People on Tiananmen Square in Beijing, China, in honor of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev, who is on a state visit to China. A guard of honour was formed in respect of the Head of our State. The Chairman of the People's Republic of China Xi Jinping met with the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev. The Leaders welcomed members of the official delegations from both countries. The national anthems of Uzbekistan and China were performed by a military orchestra. The chief of the guard of honor made a report to the President of our country. The Heads of state reviewed the formation of the guard of honour. Following the ceremony, high-level negotiations commenced.