Kazakhstan, China continue to strengthen strategic partnership

Kazakhstan, China continue to strengthen strategic partnership

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.