China and Kazakhstan on Monday (16 June) signed 24 intergovernmental and interdepartmental agreements aimed at expanding cooperation across a broad range of sectors, setting the stage for closer bilateral ties ahead of the 2nd Central Asia–China Summit in Astana.
The agreements were formalized following talks between Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and visiting Chinese President Xi Jinping, as Kazakhstan prepares to host the high-level regional gathering this week.
According to a statement from Kazakhstan’s Presidential Press Office, the newly signed agreements cover cooperation in energy, aerospace, digitalization, agriculture, tourism, medicine, media, and science. Key pacts were also reached on investment promotion and protection, as well as technical and economic collaboration at the intergovernmental level.
Deepening strategic partnership
During their meeting, President Tokayev praised the "unprecedented" pace of cooperation between the two nations, attributing the momentum to Xi’s personal support. He described China as a "good neighbour, close friend, and reliable partner of Kazakhstan."
“China never sets political conditions in cooperation with Kazakhstan. We appreciate your continued support for our sovereignty and security guarantees,” Tokayev said, also voicing support for Beijing’s international peace initiatives.
Tokayev highlighted Kazakhstan’s plan to build "at least two or three" nuclear power plants and invited Chinese participation, naming China National Nuclear Corporation as a "reliable strategic partner" with proven global expertise.
Xi: Ties remain strong amid global challenges
President Xi emphasized that Chinese-Kazakh relations had “stood the test of the changing world situation” and continued to develop robustly.
“I am ready to work with you to steadily strengthen the friendship between China and Kazakhstan and advance our multifaceted cooperation hand in hand,” Xi said, underlining the importance of aligning development strategies and supporting each other’s core interests.
Xi also called for upholding genuine multilateralism and advancing the shared goals of the broader developing world, positioning the China-Kazakhstan relationship as a stabilizing force in the region and a model for international cooperation.
The bilateral engagements in Astana underscore China’s deepening involvement in Central Asia, both strategically and economically, as it seeks to strengthen regional ties under the broader framework of the Belt and Road Initiative.
The China-Central Asia Summit, scheduled to begin Tuesday, is expected to reinforce this momentum, with leaders from across the region gathering to discuss connectivity, security, and sustainable development.
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev met with Afrim Gashi, President of the Assembly of the Republic of North Macedonia, expressing satisfaction over bilateral ties and future cooperation opportunities.
Israel’s military has announced that SEPAH General Ali Shadmani, head of Iran’s “Khatam al-Anbiya” central command headquarters, was killed in an airstrike on Tehran.
New Zealand’s Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is set to visit China this week to strengthen trade ties and attract tourists and students, while also addressing complex security and defence issues.
A major wave of Russian drones and missiles struck Kyiv early Tuesday, killing 14 people, including a U.S. citizen, and injuring dozens as the capital faced one of the largest attacks since the war began.
Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for June 17th, covering the latest developments you need to know.
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev met with Afrim Gashi, President of the Assembly of the Republic of North Macedonia, expressing satisfaction over bilateral ties and future cooperation opportunities.
Israel’s military has announced that SEPAH General Ali Shadmani, head of Iran’s “Khatam al-Anbiya” central command headquarters, was killed in an airstrike on Tehran.
New Zealand’s Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is set to visit China this week to strengthen trade ties and attract tourists and students, while also addressing complex security and defence issues.
Central banks around the world expect their gold holdings as a proportion of their reserves to increase over the next five years while expecting their dollar reserves to be lower, a survey by the World Gold Council (WGC) showed.
Russian Security Council Secretary Sergey Shoigu has arrived in Pyongyang "on special instructions" from President Vladimir Putin. During his visit, he is expected to hold talks with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, according to the Russian Security Council.
Pakistan will begin its first freight train service to Russia from Lahore on June 22. The route is part of the INSTC and aims to connect Pakistan's rail network with Central Asia, establishing a new trade corridor via Iran, Turkmenistan, and Kazakhstan.
Israeli strikes have reportedly targeted areas near the residences of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and President Masoud Pezeshkian, according to the New York Times, citing local witnesses.
Peace is no longer a dream. It is a discussion. On the streets of Baku and Yerevan, it is also a question, of trust, of foreign interests, and of who truly wants it.
Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL) has cancelled certain flights scheduled for 13th and 14th June amid recent escalation of situation in the Middle East and the closure of airspace in several countries for security reasons.
The Israeli military has issued an evacuation advisory for Iranian civilians living near weapons production sites and associated infrastructure within Iran. The message was shared on the social media platform X in both Arabic and Farsi by an official military spokesperson.
Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares has urged the European Union to impose an arms embargo on Israel during the ongoing war in Gaza and called for renewed talks on Iran’s nuclear program.
Israel’s military has announced that SEPAH General Ali Shadmani, head of Iran’s “Khatam al-Anbiya” central command headquarters, was killed in an airstrike on Tehran.
New Zealand’s Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is set to visit China this week to strengthen trade ties and attract tourists and students, while also addressing complex security and defence issues.
Russian Security Council Secretary Sergey Shoigu has arrived in Pyongyang "on special instructions" from President Vladimir Putin. During his visit, he is expected to hold talks with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, according to the Russian Security Council.
A major wave of Russian drones and missiles struck Kyiv early Tuesday, killing 14 people, including a U.S. citizen, and injuring dozens as the capital faced one of the largest attacks since the war began.
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev met with Afrim Gashi, President of the Assembly of the Republic of North Macedonia, expressing satisfaction over bilateral ties and future cooperation opportunities.
Israel’s military has announced that SEPAH General Ali Shadmani, head of Iran’s “Khatam al-Anbiya” central command headquarters, was killed in an airstrike on Tehran.
New Zealand’s Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is set to visit China this week to strengthen trade ties and attract tourists and students, while also addressing complex security and defence issues.
Central banks around the world expect their gold holdings as a proportion of their reserves to increase over the next five years while expecting their dollar reserves to be lower, a survey by the World Gold Council (WGC) showed.
Russian Security Council Secretary Sergey Shoigu has arrived in Pyongyang "on special instructions" from President Vladimir Putin. During his visit, he is expected to hold talks with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, according to the Russian Security Council.
You can download the AnewZ application from Play Store and the App Store.
What is your opinion on this topic?
Leave the first comment