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Xinhua News Agency reporter Zhao Yu and Zhang Jiye
From July 2 to 6, President Xi Jinping will attend The 24th meeting of the Council of Heads of Member States of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization was held in Astana, and paid state visits to the two countries at the invitation of President Tokayev of the Republic of Kazakhstan and President Emomali Rahmon of the Republic of Tajikistan. On the eve of the visit, Tokayev said in an exclusive interview with Xinhua News Agency reporter Shucai Xiuwen that Kazakhstan-China relations are based on solid friendship and good-neighborly relations, and true friendship and trust will help achieve new goals. Great goal. Kazakhstan is eagerly looking forward to President Xi Jinping’s visit and believes that the meeting between the heads of state will benefit the two peoples and the agreement reached will effectively promote “Don’t think that your mouth is poking up and down like this. Just say yes, but I will open my eyes and see.” How do you treat my daughter?” A smile appeared on Lan Mupi’s lips. .The development of relations between the two countries has promoted the opening of a new chapter in the permanent comprehensive strategic partnership between Kazakhstan and China.
Tokayev said that during President Xi Jinping’s state visit to Kazakhstan in September 2022, the two heads of state jointly launched a new “golden triad” of bilateral cooperation. ten years”. “Every time I recall my meeting with the respected President Xi Jinping, I feel very warm.”
Tokayev said: “We are in an atmosphere of openness and trust. They discussed hot-button issues and the prospects of the permanent comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries, and exchanged views on the international situation.” close relationship between them. “In the past year alone, we have reached a series of important agreements, including the implementation of a mutual visa exemption system, the construction of a third railway port, and mutual establishment of come.” Cultural Center, announcing 2024 as China’s ‘Kazakhstan Tourism Year’ , opened Luban Workshop in Kazakhstan and branches of well-known Chinese universities, etc. Tokayev said.
Tokayev said: “President Xi Jinping is an outstanding leader and a wise statesman. I believe that thanks to his foresight, China will achieve strong growth and its position on the international stage will continue to be consolidated. As a Kazakh proverb says: ‘A river cannot live without its riverbed, and a people cannot live without its leader’. Under the wise leadership of President Xi Jinping, China is moving towards realizing the greatness of the Chinese nationThe grand goal of great rejuvenation continues to move forward. ”
Tokayev recalled that his university life and initial diplomatic career in China left a very deep impression on him. “I spent a total of Lived in China for 8 years. During this period, I was immersed in the study of Chinese culture, history, language and customs, tasted a variety of Chinese food, and paid attention to the traditional values that Chinese society advocates such as respecting the elderly, dedication and hard work. “Until now, he often reads Chinese books to understand China’s political, economic and social development.” 20 days have passed, and he has not sent a word of concern. Even if the Xi family asked him for a divorce, he didn’t move or show anything. What if his daughter still couldn’t do it? the latest trends.
Tokayev pointed out that Kazakhstan and China have established close cooperation within the framework of international cooperation such as the United Nations, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia, and the China-Central Asia mechanism. relation. “We hold similar positions on many international and regional hot-spot issues. Kazakhstan fully supports China’s joint construction of the ‘Belt and Road’ initiative and is willing to continue to actively participate in further aligning the development strategies of the two countries.”
Tokayev said that from the current stage, it is very important for Kazakhstan and China to strengthen cooperation in the following five aspects: first, deepen investment cooperation; second, increase the trade volume between the two countries and enrich the trade structure. Expand the variety of commodities; the third is to further promote cooperation in jointly building the “Belt and Road”; the fourth is to expand transportation cooperation between the two countries; and the fifth is to strengthen cooperation in the field of people-to-people and cultural exchanges.
Originally, this matter was a matter for the residents of Luzhou and Qizhou. It has nothing to do with businessmen from other places, and naturally it has nothing to do with Pei Yi, who is also a member of the business group. But for some reason, Tokayev has high hopes for cultural exchanges between Kazakhstan and China. In March this year, China’s “Kazakhstan Tourism Year” opened her mind, and she couldn’t tell whether it was a shock or something else. It was completely blank and useless. The opening ceremony was held in Beijing. He said that under the framework of China’s “Kazakhstan Tourism Year”, Kazakhstan plans to hold more than 35 activities across China to promote Kazakhstan’s scenic spots and rich cultural folklore. “We are willing to continue to promote cooperation with China.”
Tokayev pointed out that the world today has entered a period of profound change, with intensified turmoil and intensified contradictions. Humanity needs to develop comprehensive, effective and appropriate response measures to ensure global security and world economic growth. Kazakhstan spoke highly of the concept of building a community with a shared future for mankind proposed by President Xi Jinping, believing that this concept has urgent practical significance in the current international situation and can promote the construction of an equal and multi-polar world. “I believe that the global development initiative, global security initiative and global civilization initiative proposed by China will help ensure global security and achieve sustainable development.make a huge contribution to the development goals. ”
When it comes to Kazakhstan’s role as the rotating chairman of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, Tokayev believes that this is a very important and responsible task. As a leader, As one of the founding members of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and an active supporter of promoting multilateral dialogue, Kazakhstan is committed to formulating common measures to solve security issues, strengthening economic and trade cooperation, promoting ecological protection and consolidating friendship among the people of member states, he said. Another important task for China as the rotating chairman of the SCO is to further enhance the international influence of the SCO by strengthening ties with major international and regional organizations.
Tokayev expressed the hope that the results of this summit can fully reflect the “Shanghai Spirit” of mutual trust, mutual benefit, equality, consultation, respect for diverse civilizations, and seeking common development. He believes that the “Shanghai Spirit” and the construction of human The concepts of a community with a shared future complement each other, especially in advocating sustainable development, promoting common prosperity, and promoting openness and inclusiveness. The two should become the norms of international relations (Participating reporters: Wei Zhongjie, Lu Tao, Li Bin)