BAKU, Azerbaijan, August 4. Kazakhstan and China have discussed prospects for expanding bilateral cooperation across various areas, as well as upcoming high-level contacts and joint activities.
According to the press service of the Kazakh MFA, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan Arman Isagaliev held a meeting with Chinese Ambassador to Kazakhstan Han Chunlin, during which the sides reviewed the current state of bilateral relations and exchanged views on further development opportunities.
Special attention was paid to the results of negotiations held at the highest and high levels this year, as well as the schedule of upcoming events and visits. The parties also exchanged views on current international and regional issues, including coordination of efforts within multilateral platforms.
"The meeting focused on the results of summit and high-level talks this year. The schedule of upcoming events and visits was also discussed, and views were exchanged on current issues on the international and regional agendas, including the coordination of efforts at multilateral forums," the MFA notes.
This year’s high-level contacts have already produced tangible results. On 16 July 2026 in Shanghai, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev met with Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the World Artificial Intelligence Conference. The two leaders reaffirmed the permanent comprehensive strategic partnership and oversaw the signing of more than 70 commercial agreements and memoranda worth over $15 billion. These cover artificial intelligence, digital infrastructure, transport, energy, critical minerals and manufacturing. Bilateral trade reached a record of approximately $49 billion in 2025, while cumulative Chinese investment in Kazakhstan has exceeded $30 billion, with more than 8,500 companies with Chinese participation operating in the country.
Kazakhstan remains a key transit hub, with around 85 percent of China–Europe rail freight currently passing through its territory. Cooperation continues to expand in energy and mineral resources, including nuclear energy, green minerals and renewable projects, as well as in emerging fields such as AI, smart cities and the digital economy. Both sides are aligning long-term strategies, including China’s 15th Five-Year Plan (2026–2030) with Kazakhstan’s national development plans, and are advancing a new roadmap for trade and economic cooperation through 2030.
Following the meeting, Kazakhstan and China agreed to maintain regular contacts and continue cooperation across areas of mutual interest.
