Kazakhstan and China Strengthen Strategic Alliance, Ink 24 Accords
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Kazakhstan and China: A Growing Bond
The Kazakh Warm-Welcome for China's Xi
ASTANA - In a warm welcome, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev greeted China's President Xi Jinping during an official visit to Kazakhstan on June 16, 2025. Tokayev expressed the deep-rooted friendship between the two countries that he claimed had always been built on collaboration and mutual understanding without any disputes. Xi, a highly respected guest in Kazakhstan, was greeted with good wishes for health, prosperity, and new achievements in his state activities, as reported by Akorda.
President Tokayev's Address
Tokayev highlighted the exceptional significance of President Xi's visit, especially on his birthday, and praised China's leader and the country's advancements under his guidance. He commended Xi for China's peaceful initiatives and China's key role in establishing a fair world order. Furthermore, Tokayev recognized China as a trusted neighbor and strategic partner of Kazakhstan.
A New High for Bilateral Relations
The President of China's visit to Kazakhstan in 2025 marks the start of a 'golden period' in bilateral relations, contributing significantly to sustainable socio-economic development and the wellbeing of both countries' citizens.
China-Kazakhstan: A Strong Economic Partnership
With a record-breaking bilateral trade volume of $44 billion in 2024, China stands as Kazakhstan's largest trade and economic partner. Progress was made in various spheres, including cultural exchange and educational cooperation. Kazakhstan welcomed the Year of China Tourism in 2025, aiming to strengthen reciprocal trust and reinforce bilateral ties.
Nuclear Energy Collaboration
Discussions on nuclear power plant development were on the agenda as well. Tokayev underscored the China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC) as a reliable strategic partner for the construction project, citing CNNC's expertise and Kazakhstan's position as a reliable supplier of uranium and nuclear fuel to China.
Multi-Faceted Cooperation
Following their discussions, delegations from both countries signed 24 cooperation documents covering diverse areas such as energy, aerospace, digitalization, customs, agriculture, e-commerce, tourism, intellectual property, medicine, media, science, and interregional relations. Agreement updates on the promotion and mutual protection of investments, technical, and economic cooperation were also finalized.
The Bond Strengthens
Relations between China and Kazakhstan have evolved and persisted, despite changes in the global landscape. The ongoing growth of their economic partnership, strategic investments, cultural exchange, and multifaceted agreements, as well as their shared commitment to regional integration, indicate a deepening relationship that continues to make positive contributions to their respective developments and the world at large.
- The growing bond between Kazakhstan and China is not limited to political affairs; it extends to various sectors such as finance, science, and aerospace, with China's investment in Kazakhstan's nuclear energy sector being one example.
- In the realm of industry, China is a crucial partner to Kazakhstan, as evidenced by their bilateral trade volume reaching $44 billion in 2024, making China Kazakhstan's largest trade and economic partner.
- The cooperation between Kazakhstan and China also includes the general news sector, with both countries signing agreements on media and digitalization during President Xi Jinping's visit in 2025, aiming to further strengthen their bilateral ties and mutual understanding.
