China unveiled a bold roadmap to deepen partnerships with Central Asian nations during high-level talks in Kazakhstan this weekend. At the sixth China-Central Asia Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Almaty, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi outlined five key proposals:
- Upholding mutual trust and regional harmony
- Expanding win-win economic partnerships
- Strengthening institutional cooperation frameworks
- Promoting global fairness and justice
- Nurturing cross-generational cultural bonds
Foreign ministers from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, and Turkmenistan welcomed the proposals, emphasizing alignment with their national development strategies under China's Belt and Road Initiative.
"China serves as a stabilizing force in today's turbulent world," affirmed Central Asian representatives, praising Beijing's leadership in promoting multilateralism.
Wang also addressed global trade challenges, stating: "While some nations impose unilateral tariffs, China remains committed to high-level opening-up and fulfilling international responsibilities." The talks concluded with commitments to combat extremism and transnational crime across the region.
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China puts forward 5 proposals to boost cooperation with Central Asia
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