At the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai, Chinese President Xi Jinping held a significant meeting with Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, reinforcing the robust strategic partnership between their nations. The discussion centered on enhancing collaboration across a broad spectrum of sectors, reflecting the deepening ties between China and Kazakhstan.
President Xi underscored the importance of aligning the development strategies of both countries. He advocated for expanded cooperation in various fields including trade, cross-border e-commerce, energy, transport, and digital economy initiatives. Furthermore, Xi emphasized the potential for joint efforts in artificial intelligence, education, healthcare, and science. He also highlighted the importance of working together on multilateral platforms such as the United Nations and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization.
President Tokayev expressed Kazakhstan’s strong commitment to fostering a closer relationship with China, which he described as the country’s top foreign policy partner. He voiced his support for broadening collaboration in trade, investment, transportation, agriculture, energy, and the governance of artificial intelligence. This reflects Kazakhstan’s strategic interest in leveraging China’s economic and technological advancements.
Following their discussions, both leaders witnessed the formal signing of several cooperation agreements. These agreements cover a range of areas including trade, transport, finance, and media, marking a significant step forward in the bilateral relations between China and Kazakhstan. These accords are expected to facilitate deeper economic ties and mutually beneficial partnerships.