ASTANA, Kazakhstan, May 26. President of
Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Chairman of the Standing
Committee of the National People’s Congress (NPC) Zhao Leji
discussed prospects for strengthening the comprehensive strategic
partnership, Trend
reports via the press service of the Kazakh president.
Tokayev stated that 2025 marks a significant milestone in
bilateral relations, noting that mutual trade reached a record $49
billion. He added that China remains one of the largest investors
in Kazakhstan, with total Chinese investment exceeding $29
billion.
The President highlighted the importance of the recently
ratified Agreement on the Promotion and Mutual Protection of
Investments, emphasizing that it will support further expansion of
investment cooperation.
Tokayev also underscored the development of political
cooperation between Kazakhstan and China, including coordination
within the United Nations, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization
(SCO), and the Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building
Measures in Asia (CICA), as well as the “Central Asia–China”
format. He reaffirmed Kazakhstan’s support for the “One China”
policy.
Zhao Leji noted the dynamic development of bilateral relations
and their elevation to the level of an eternal comprehensive
strategic partnership. He also congratulated Kazakhstan on the
successful conduct of the national referendum on constitutional
amendments, describing it as an important step for the country’s
long-term development.
