BAKU, Azerbaijan, August 4. Kazakhstan and
China have discussed prospects for expanding bilateral cooperation
across various areas, as well as upcoming high-level contacts and
joint activities.


According to the press service of the Kazakh MFA, Deputy
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan Arman Isagaliev held a
meeting with Chinese Ambassador to Kazakhstan Han Chunlin, during
which the sides reviewed the current state of bilateral relations
and exchanged views on further development opportunities.


Special attention was paid to the results of negotiations held
at the highest and high levels this year, as well as the schedule
of upcoming events and visits. The parties also exchanged views on
current international and regional issues, including coordination
of efforts within multilateral platforms.


"The meeting focused on the results of summit and high-level
talks this year. The schedule of upcoming events and visits was
also discussed, and views were exchanged on current issues on the
international and regional agendas, including the coordination of
efforts at multilateral forums," the MFA notes.







This year’s high-level contacts have already produced
tangible results. On 16 July 2026 in Shanghai, President
Kassym-Jomart Tokayev met with Chinese President Xi Jinping on the
sidelines of the World Artificial Intelligence Conference. The two
leaders reaffirmed the permanent comprehensive strategic
partnership and oversaw the signing of more than 70 commercial
agreements and memoranda worth over $15 billion. These cover
artificial intelligence, digital infrastructure, transport, energy,
critical minerals and manufacturing. Bilateral trade reached a
record of approximately $49 billion in 2025, while cumulative
Chinese investment in Kazakhstan has exceeded $30 billion, with
more than 8,500 companies with Chinese participation operating in
the country.


Kazakhstan remains a key transit hub, with around 85
percent of China–Europe rail freight currently passing through its
territory. Cooperation continues to expand in energy and mineral
resources, including nuclear energy, green minerals and renewable
projects, as well as in emerging fields such as AI, smart cities
and the digital economy. Both sides are aligning long-term
strategies, including China’s 15th Five-Year Plan (2026–2030) with
Kazakhstan’s national development plans, and are advancing a new
roadmap for trade and economic cooperation through 2030.


Following the meeting, Kazakhstan and China agreed to
maintain regular contacts and continue cooperation across areas of
mutual interest.