President of Kazakhstan: Our cooperation with China has become a model of interstate relations

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Chairman Xi Jinping made his first foreign visit after the pandemic in 2022 specifically to Kazakhstan. For my part, I have visited China three times since last year. Our regular friendly contacts are a solid foundation for the progressive development of interstate relations, which are now entering another "golden 30 years." I fondly remember our meetings with my friend - the respected Chairman Xi Jinping. We always discuss current issues in an open and trusting atmosphere, exchanging views on the international agenda. It can be said that such a regular format of communication allows us to understand each other implicitly, which is very important for strengthening the bonds of friendship between our peoples," said Kassym-Jomart Tokayev in an interview with a Chinese newspaper.

Kazakh-Chinese cooperation can be considered a positive example of interstate relations," said Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.

Kazakhstan has a convenient geographical location at the junction of the shortest land routes connecting Asia and Europe. Recognizing the strategic depth and the revival effect of the historical Great Silk Road, Kazakhstan was the first to fully support this truly ambitious and promising project," said the President of Kazakhstan.

In February this year, I visited the first "Lu Ban Workshop" created at the East Kazakhstan Technical University named after D. Serikbaev, and I was impressed by the modern laboratories that train highly qualified technical and engineering personnel for Kazakhstan’s automotive industry. We are very interested in expanding the geography of such laboratories in our country," said the President.

As part of the Year of Kazakhstan Tourism, many events will be held in cities and provinces of China to introduce Chinese citizens to the rich Kazakh culture, our traditions, and achievements in the arts," said Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.

During the summit, the heads of state made constructive proposals for the further development and deepening of practical cooperation within this framework. I am confident that the strong potential for cooperation laid down in this format will open new opportunities for trade-economic and cultural-humanitarian interaction between the countries of Central Asia and China," said the President of Kazakhstan.

I witnessed the creation of the SCO, participated in negotiations, and helped draft its initial documents. After more than 20 years of development, many countries have joined the "SCO family." During the summit in Astana, the SCO will welcome its 10th member state," said the President of Kazakhstan.

We call on the international community to strengthen an objective and open global dialogue, implement innovative security models, create a fair economic environment, and work tirelessly to protect the environment. We believe that the results of the summit will include such fundamental principles of the 'Shanghai Spirit' as mutual trust, equality, good neighborliness, mutual consultations, mutual respect for cultures, and the pursuit of joint development," said Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.

In addition, these initiatives are harmonized with the priority directions of SCO development, including openness and inclusiveness, multilateral cooperation, and the principles of respecting the national characteristics of each country," said Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.