Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart
Tokayev held a meeting with former UN Secretary General and Chairman of the
Boao Forum for Asia Ban Ki-moon. The interlocutors discussed the international
agenda, including the role of the UN in effectively addressing global
challenges. The Head of State also outlined the country’s initiatives. Thus, Kazakhstan
is set to host the One Water Summit together with France within the 79th
session of the UN General Assembly. Also, a Regional Climate Summit will be
held in Astana in 2026. Ban Ki-moon emphasized President Tokayev’s significant
contribution to promoting peace and harmony in the region, particularly noting
that Kazakhstan serves as a vital bridge between the East and the West.
Head of State discusses
Kazakh-Chinese relations development with Chairman of NPC standing committee
During his working visit to
China, President Tokayev held a meeting with Zhao Leji, Chairman of the
Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress (NPC) of China. The Head
of State extended his gratitude to the leadership of the People’s Republic of
China and the Secretariat of the forum for the invitation and organization of
the event. The parties noted the dynamic development of cooperation and
reaffirmed their commitment to bring Kazakh-Chinese relations to a new level.
“Friendly relations and
productive cooperation with China are an absolute priority for Kazakhstan. We
are instructing all Kazakh government agencies to work closely with their
Chinese counterparts to develop a comprehensive strategic partnership. In my
speech today, I provided specific examples related to our cooperation, the
growth of trade, and the increase of Chinese investment in Kazakhstan’s
economy, which certainly hold great significance,” said President Tokayev.
“The Chinese side is ready to
work jointly with Kazakhstan to implement significant agreements reached by the
Heads of State, to strengthen political trust, and to deepen practical
cooperation in order to achieve strategic goals,” said Zhao Leji.
Web-editor: Aizhan
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