At the invitation of President Xi Jinping of the People's Republic of China, Kasem-Jomart Tokayev, President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, will pay a state visit to the People's Republic of China from May 17 to 19, 2023.
The two heads of state held talks in a cordial, friendly and pragmatic atmosphere, spoke highly of the achievements in the development of China-Kazakhstan relations since the establishment of diplomatic relations 31 years ago, and expressed their willingness to further enhance the level of China-Kazakhstan relations, deepen cooperation in various fields, and conduct in-depth discussions on international and regional issues of common concern. exchange ideas.
1. The two sides reaffirmed that they will continue to be guided by the diplomacy of the heads of state, give full play to the platform role of exchanges at all levels and cooperation mechanisms in various fields, continuously deepen the China-Kazakhstan permanent comprehensive strategic partnership, enrich the connotation of bilateral cooperation, and commit to building everlasting friendship, a high degree of mutual trust, A community with a shared future for the two countries who share weal and woe.
The two heads of state pointed out the high level of cooperation between the two sides and reiterated that they will continue to work together to strengthen China-Kazakhstan relations. The relationship between the two countries is characterized by unbreakable friendship, the strategic nature of bilateral dialogue that does not depend on the external environment, and a high level of political mutual trust.
2. China speaks highly of the major achievements the Republic of Kazakhstan has made in national development and construction since its independence, and supports Kazakhstan in building a just Kazakhstan.
The two sides spoke highly of the domestic reforms of the two countries and the measures taken for the stable development of political economy and society and the improvement of people's life and well-being.
Kazakhstan warmly congratulates the complete success of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China and the two sessions of China in 2023. President Xi Jinping was re-elected as General Secretary of the CPC Central Committee and President of the People's Republic of China. He spoke highly of the great achievements of China's economic and social development in the new era in the past 10 years I believe that the Communist Party of China will be able to unite and lead the people of all ethnic groups in the country to build a powerful modern socialist country in an all-round way, achieve the second centenary goal, and comprehensively promote the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation with Chinese-style modernization.
Both sides emphasized that maintaining political security is of great significance. China and Kazakhstan will continue to deepen political mutual trust, increase mutual support on issues related to each other's core interests such as sovereignty, security and territorial integrity, resolutely oppose external forces interfering in the internal affairs of the two countries, and resolutely oppose the politicization of human rights issues and double standards. The two sides are willing to strengthen cooperation in the fields of anti-interference and prevention of "color revolutions".
Kazakhstan firmly adheres to the one-China principle, reaffirms that the government of the People's Republic of China is the only legal government representing the whole of China, and that Taiwan is an inalienable part of China's territory. All efforts made by the Chinese government to realize the peaceful reunification of the country.
China firmly supports the development path independently chosen by Kazakhstan, and supports the Kazakh government in taking necessary measures to maintain domestic stability, inter-ethnic harmony and promote social and economic development.
3. President Xi Jinping proposed the "Silk Road Economic Belt" initiative for the first time in Kazakhstan in September 2013. The two heads of state spoke highly of the cooperation achievements in the past 10 years since the joint construction of the "Belt and Road" initiative was put forward. The two sides reiterated that they will further strengthen regional connectivity, give full play to the potential of mutual trade, investment and cross-border transportation, and deepen practical cooperation in various fields under the "Belt and Road" framework.
The two sides will further give full play to the overall coordination role of the China-Kazakhstan Cooperation Committee, focus on the joint construction of the "Belt and Road" cooperation, vigorously promote the docking of the joint construction of the "Belt and Road" initiative with Kazakhstan's "Bright Road" new economic policy, and jointly guarantee cooperation projects and To ensure the safety of enterprise personnel and actively open up new areas of practical cooperation between China and Kazakhstan.
The two sides spoke highly of the record high bilateral trade volume in 2022 and the efforts made by the two governments to expand bilateral trade volume, and are willing to continue to implement the "China-Kazakhstan Intergovernmental Economic and Trade Cooperation Plan" and the "China-Kazakhstan Memorandum of Understanding on E-commerce Cooperation", Fully affirm the newly signed "China-Kazakhstan Intergovernmental Production Capacity and Investment Cooperation Plan" and work together to do a good job in the follow-up implementation. Promote trade expansion and trade facilitation, and expand cooperation in new fields such as e-commerce, big data, artificial intelligence, and 5G.
In order to expand and deepen cooperation in the above fields, the two sides will study the establishment of the Innovation Cooperation Subcommittee of the China-Kazakhstan Cooperation Committee.
The two sides are willing to actively promote the further expansion of bilateral economic and trade cooperation, production capacity and investment cooperation, and attach importance to cooperation in promising fields such as renewable energy, innovation, food safety, agriculture, transportation, transportation and logistics.
The two sides support domestic enterprises to invest in each other and are willing to further enhance the transparency, stability and predictability of investment policies. They will continue to work hard to ensure a stable, transparent and predictable business environment, protect the rights and interests of investors, and jointly promote cooperation projects to achieve Mutual benefit and win-win.
The two sides agreed to take measures to ensure the long-term safe and stable operation and stable supply of the Kazakhstan section of the China-Central Asia natural gas pipeline, continue to deepen cooperation in the fields of oil, natural gas, and natural uranium, and actively expand wind power, photovoltaics, photovoltaics, etc. Cooperation in clean energy fields such as heat and nuclear power.
The two sides are willing to continuously improve the level of connectivity, improve cross-border cargo transportation and port cargo delivery capabilities, deepen practical cooperation with the China-Europe Railway Express and the Trans-Caspian Sea International Transport Corridor, and promote land-sea combined transport.
The two sides agreed to promote transportation cooperation to stabilize the production and supply chain, actively explore and study the possibility of a third cross-border railway and the addition of railway ports, jointly develop the Trans-Caspian International Transport Corridor, and strengthen railway cooperation between China and Eurasia.
The two sides expressed satisfaction with the resumption of air transport between the two countries and the further increase in the number of flight routes.
China welcomes Kazakhstan to further develop the Astana International Financial Center and encourages the center to continue to provide financial services to Chinese companies operating in Kazakhstan and Central Asia.
The two sides agreed to fully support further attracting Chinese financial institutions in the fields of financial services and asset management to participate in the business of Astana International Financial Center.
The two sides are willing to comprehensively deepen agricultural cooperation, set up an agricultural cooperation sub-committee under the China-Kazakhstan Cooperation Committee, strengthen food security cooperation, promote agricultural investment and trade exchanges, and improve the comprehensive utilization of water-saving irrigation, animal husbandry and veterinary medicine, agricultural machinery, and saline-alkali land between the two countries. The level of technological and industrial exchanges and cooperation in the field.
4. The two sides agreed to set up cultural centers in each other, based on the "Agreement on Cultural and Humanities Cooperation between the Government of the People's Republic of China and the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan" signed in 2015, to deepen education, science, art, sports, tourism, press and publication, radio and television Cooperation in network audio-visual, film production and other fields.
In order to carry forward the spirit of friendship from generation to generation between the two peoples, the two sides agreed to hold joint concerts and other cultural activities to commemorate the friendship between Chinese musician Xian Xinghai and Kazakh musician Baikadamov.
The two sides spoke highly of the signing of the agreement on mutual visa exemption between the two governments, and are willing to implement the above-mentioned documents and study more measures to promote the facilitation of personnel exchanges and standardize cooperation in the field of immigration.
The two heads of state announced that 2024 will be China's Kazakhstan Tourism Year.
The two sides will make every effort to promote the cooperation between educational and research institutions of the two countries, and promote the effective operation of the Kazakhstan Center in China, the Kazakh Language Department of Chinese Universities and the Confucius Institute in Kazakhstan. The two sides will further promote the exchange of international students from the two countries and speed up the establishment of Luban workshops in Kazakhstan.
The two sides spoke highly of the work achievements of the China-Kazakhstan Joint Committee on Utilization and Protection of Transboundary Rivers, and are willing to further consolidate and deepen cooperation in the field of utilization and protection of transboundary rivers between the two countries on the basis of the principles of equality, good neighborliness and mutual benefit, so as to achieve sustainable development of the two countries , to enhance the well-being of the two peoples. The two sides are willing to actively promote the research and consultation on the draft agreement between the government of the People's Republic of China and the government of the Republic of Kazakhstan on the allocation of water in transboundary rivers, and take into account their respective rights and interests in water resources, development interests and ecosystem protection.
The two sides firmly oppose the politicization of the epidemic and the origin of the virus, and are willing to continue to deepen cooperation in the health field on the basis of anti-epidemic cooperation, build a traditional Chinese medicine center, promote cooperation in traditional Chinese medicine, and promote exchanges and ties between medical institutions of the two countries.
The two sides support various forms of exchanges and cooperation between the two countries, explore the potential of regional and border cooperation between the two countries, encourage more provinces, states and cities to form friendship, and further strengthen non-governmental exchanges between the two countries.
5. The two sides reaffirmed their firm adherence to the Charter of the United Nations and the principles of international law, and advocated the development of international relations based on mutual respect, fairness and justice, win-win cooperation, equal participation in global governance, and consideration of each other's interests. The two sides are willing to deepen cooperation within the framework of multilateral mechanisms such as the United Nations, the World Trade Organization, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia, the Asia-Europe Meeting, and the China-Central Asia Mechanism.
The two sides expressed concern over the unstable international situation and reiterated that they will continue to promote the main coordinating role of the United Nations and its specialized agencies in ensuring international security and sustainable development. In view of this, the two sides took note of Kazakhstan's initiative to establish a UN Sustainable Development Goals Central Asia and Afghanistan Regional Center in Astana.
The two sides will continue to strengthen mutual support and cooperation within the framework of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, carry forward the "Shanghai Spirit", promote the consensus on building a community with a shared future for mankind, and make greater contributions to maintaining international and regional security, stability, development and prosperity.
China supports Kazakhstan as the rotating presidency of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization from 2023 to 2024, and is willing to provide assistance for its smooth work and jointly promote cooperation in various fields of the organization to a new level.
The Chinese side spoke highly of Kazakhstan's work as the CICA presidency and the results of the sixth CICA summit held in Astana.
Kazakhstan thanks China for its consistent support for Kazakhstan's World and Traditional Religions Leaders Conference. The two sides are willing to continue to cooperate closely to promote the concepts of tolerance, religious harmony and the unity of all mankind.
The two sides strongly condemn and oppose all forms of terrorism, extremism and separatism, and are willing to actively practice the new security concept of common, comprehensive, cooperative and sustainable, and jointly combat the "three evil forces", transnational organized crime, drug trafficking and other activities , to safeguard the security and stability of the two countries and the region.
The two sides are willing to jointly promote global biosecurity governance and promote the institutionalization of the Biological Weapons Convention. Support and encourage biological scientific research institutions of the two countries to carry out cooperation such as joint scientific research and sharing of research and development results, carry out exchanges of experience in biosafety policies and scientific research cooperation, and safeguard biosafety and the lives and health of the people.
The Chinese side emphasizes that Kazakhstan's President Kasem-Jomart Tokayev's proposal to establish an international biosafety agency at the 75th session of the UN General Assembly is of practical significance. Kazakhstan supports the "Tianjin Guidelines for Scientists' Biosafety Code of Conduct" proposed by China.
The two sides are willing to strengthen the coordination of positions in the global governance of cyberspace, and promote the establishment of a more just and reasonable global Internet governance system.
The two sides will actively cooperate to implement the initiatives of building a community with a shared future for mankind, global development initiatives, global security initiatives and global civilization initiatives proposed by President Xi Jinping of the People's Republic of China.
6. The Kazakh side spoke highly of China's initiative to hold the China-Central Asia Summit in Xi'an, and believed that this mechanism provided an important platform for deepening mutually beneficial cooperation between China and Central Asian countries in various fields. The two sides are willing to work with other parties to give full play to the strategic leading role of the heads of state's diplomacy, accelerate the construction of the China-Central Asia mechanism, establish a ministerial meeting mechanism in key and priority cooperation areas as soon as possible, continuously expand cooperation in various fields within the framework of the mechanism, and effectively implement the mechanism Make it bigger and stronger.
Kazakhstan supports the UN General Assembly resolution on "promoting international cooperation for peaceful use in the field of international security" sponsored by China.
7. President Kasem-Jomart Tokayev of Kazakhstan expressed his sincere gratitude to President Xi Jinping of the People's Republic of China and the Chinese people for their warm and friendly reception, and invited President Xi Jinping to pay a state visit to Kazakhstan at a time convenient for both parties.
Xi Jinping, President of the People's Republic of China expressed his gratitude and accepted the invitation, and the time of the visit will be agreed through diplomatic channels.
The two heads of state believe that the consensus reached during the talks and the agreements signed during the state visit will inject strong impetus into the further development of bilateral cooperation in various fields and benefit the people of the People's Republic of China and the Republic of Kazakhstan.
This statement is signed in Xi'an on May 17, 2023, in duplicate, each in Chinese, Kazakh and Russian.
President of the People's Republic of China President of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Xi Jinping Kasem-Jomart Tokayev
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