Premier Li Keqiang conveys condolences over the death of Uzbek President Islam Karimov at the Uzbek Embassy to China in Beijing soon after 11 am, Sept 4, 2016. Li conveyed the deepest condolences on behalf of the Chinese government and people and said President Xi Jinping had sent a letter of condolence. Li also said the Chinese government would safeguard and promote the development of the all-round strategic partnership under joined efforts with Uzbekistan. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]