[Li Qiang arrived in Tashkent to begin an official visit to Uzbekistan] October 17th: On the morning of October 17, at the invitation of Uzbek Prime Minister Aripov, Premier Li Qiang of the State Council left Beijing on a chartered flight for an official visit to Uzbekistan. State Councilor and Secretary-General of the State Council Wu Zhenglong and other accompanying personnel left Beijing on the same plane. On the afternoon of October 17, local time, Li Qiang arrived at Tashkent Humo Airport by charter flight. Aripov led senior government officials to greet Li Qiang at the airport and held a welcome ceremony for Li Qiang. Li Qiang, accompanied by Aripov, reviewed the guard of honor. Yu Jun, Chinese Ambassador to Uzbekistan, also greeted him at the airport. (Xinhua News Agency)