Astana, Kazakhstan – In a vibrant display of cross-regional collaboration, Astana played host to the 2025 China-Central Asia Media Cooperation Forum on Thursday. Under the theme of building a closer China-Central Asia community with a shared future, more than 200 media professionals, officials, experts, scholars, and business leaders gathered to explore new pathways for cooperation.
Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev sent a warm congratulatory letter, noting that the Belt and Road Initiative, proposed by Chinese President Xi Jinping, has garnered wide international recognition as a strategic concept for global cooperation. Tokayev emphasized Kazakhstan's commitment to nurturing friendly relations with China and highlighted the forum as a significant platform for deepening integration and media exchanges.
Jointly hosted by China's People’s Daily and the Kazakh Presidential Radio and Television Administration, the event featured exciting launches including the 2025 Forum Photo Exhibition and a China-Central Asia Media Joint Interview on high-quality Belt and Road Initiative cooperation. Participants stressed the importance of modern media exchanges in telling compelling stories of collaboration, inspiring innovative approaches and partnerships in today’s digital era.
With a backdrop of Astana's modern skyline and rich cultural heritage, the forum resonated with energy and optimism, promising fresh insights and dynamic cooperation that speak directly to young professionals, students, and culture enthusiasts alike. 🎉🌏
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China-Central Asia Media Cooperation Forum 2025 held in Astana
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