Chinese President Xi Jinping and Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov celebrated growing cooperation during their meeting ahead of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in Astana this week. The leaders highlighted progress on infrastructure, green energy, and cultural exchanges that are reshaping Central Asian partnerships. 🚄🌱
Xi emphasized that China-Kyrgyzstan relations have seen 'frequent good news' since their 2023 talks in Xi'an. Key projects like the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway and expanded agricultural trade topped the agenda. 'We should make our cooperation continue to deepen like a well-watered sapling,' Xi said, using folksy language to describe economic collaboration.
The Kyrgyz leader praised China's support for his country's development, promising smoother business conditions for Chinese companies investing in renewable energy and e-commerce sectors. Both sides agreed to boost cultural ties through initiatives like the Luban Workshop tech training program and traditional Chinese medicine centers. 📚⚙️
With the SCO celebrating 23 years of regional cooperation, Xi reaffirmed China's commitment to 'development strategies that benefit all partners.' The meeting signals strengthened alignment between Beijing and Central Asian nations on trade routes and digital infrastructure projects.
