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Tokayev and Xi Strengthen Ties Amid $44B Trade Surge

8/31/2025

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  • Kazakh President Tokayev and Chinese President Xi Jinping met on August 30, 2025, to strengthen their strategic partnership, noting a record trade turnover of $44 billion in 2024.
  • They discussed key projects in transport, energy, and artificial intelligence to enhance economic and cultural cooperation.
  • The upcoming SCO Summit in Tianjin is crucial for regional stability, with both leaders pledging mutual support.
  • Kazakhstan declared 2025 as the Year of Chinese Tourism to boost cultural ties and tourism.
  • Tokayev emphasized the historical significance of Kazakhstan-China relations, rooted in trust since the Silk Road era.