The 17th anniversary of Independence of the Republic of Uzbekistan

August 29, 2008, the Republic of Uzbekistan Embassy to China held a reception to celebrate the 17th anniversary of independence of the Republic of Uzbekistan. Uzbekistan ambassador to China Mr. Salakhitdinov Alisher presided over the reception. More than 200 people attended the celebration including diplomatic envoys from other countries and representatives from various world organization . Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Li Jinzhang attended the reception and gave a speech. The leader of ITMA,Mr.Zhang Yong also attended the reception. At the end of the celebration, Uzbekistans Embassy first secretary Mr. Tursunov Batir accompanied Mr.Zhang Yong to Uzbekistan arts exhibits which included handicrafts, paintings and Uzbekistan style historic building photography. Vice Foreign Minister of China Foreign Affair Ministry Li Jinzhang attending the Independence day celebrations Uzbekistan ambassador to China Mr. Salakhitdinov Alisher meets with the leader of ITMA,Mr Zhang Yong Uzbekistan Embassy to china first secretary Mr. Tursunov Batir explaining Uzbekistan art to the leader of ITMA,Mr.Zhang Yong