During the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference held in Shanghai, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Kazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev convened to reinforce the robust strategic partnership between their nations. The meeting underscored the commitment of both leaders to deepen their collaborative efforts across multiple sectors. President Xi emphasized the importance of synchronizing their development strategies and enhancing cooperation in key areas, such as trade, cross-border e-commerce, energy, transport, and the digital economy.
President Xi also highlighted the significance of joint initiatives in artificial intelligence, education, healthcare, science, and culture. He advocated for enhanced collaboration within multilateral platforms, notably the United Nations and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization. These discussions aim to leverage the strengths of both countries in fostering innovation and progress.
President Tokayev, acknowledging China as Kazakhstan’s foremost foreign policy partner, expressed his support for expanding bilateral cooperation. He pointed to opportunities in trade, investment, transportation, agriculture, energy, and AI governance as key areas for future collaboration. The mutual understanding between the two leaders sets the stage for stronger economic and diplomatic ties.
The dialogue between President Xi and President Tokayev culminated in the signing of several cooperation agreements. These covered a range of sectors, including trade, transport, finance, and media, demonstrating a shared commitment to fostering growth and development. The agreements are expected to facilitate a more integrated approach to addressing global and regional challenges.
