Red and yellow trails from Kazakh
Air Defense Force fighter jets filling the sky above Astana, as well as an
honor guard salute and the anthems of Kazakhstan and China marked the occasion.
At the Akorda Presidential Palace, a motorcade of Chinese President Xi Jinping was
personally welcomed for a state visit by President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.
Subsequent talks were held at the Head of State's residence in both narrow and
expanded formats. The Head of State praised the steady advancement of bilateral
cooperation across all sectors.
«Our relations significantly contribute to
sustainable socio-economic growth and the well-being of both countries. Last
year, our bilateral trade surpassed $41 billion, marking a record high.
Currently, we are advancing 45 joint investment projects totaling $14.5 billion
across sectors including manufacturing, energy, transportation, green economy,
agriculture, and others. Cultural and humanitarian exchanges have also seen
increased activity. Your Excellency, Mr. President, I wish to highlight that
your personal support is pivotal to the success of these initiatives,» said the
Head of State.
Xi Jinping reiterated Kazakhstan’s dynamic
development and expressed confidence that under President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s
leadership, the Kazakh people will build the foundation for an even stronger
and more prosperous New Kazakhstan.
«The friendship between our countries has deep
roots from the times of the ancient Silk Road and has continuously developed for
millennia. Over the 32 years of cooperation since the establishment of
diplomatic relations, our bilateral ties have reached an unprecedented level of
enduring comprehensive strategic partnership, characterized by eternal
friendship, profound mutual trust, and solidarity. I would like to reaffirm
that, regardless of how the international situation changes, our commitment to
maintaining this friendship, our determination to advance multifaceted
cooperation, our dedication to mutually supporting each other on key issues,
and our confidence in achieving national development goals will remain
unwavering,» said the Chinese President.
Via teleconference, the Presidents of the two
countries participated in the inauguration of several facilities, as well as in
the ceremony for dispatching trucks and rail containers along the Trans-Caspian
International Transport Route.
