In a move set to deepen international bonds, Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for all-round mutually beneficial cooperation with Kyrgyzstan during a high-profile state visit by Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov to Beijing. 🤝🇨🇳🇰🇬
Xi emphasized the alignment of development strategies and the expansion of exchanges on state governance, aiming to build a robust China-Kyrgyzstan community with a shared future. This marks a significant leap forward in their comprehensive strategic partnership, reaching new heights in recent years.
The talks highlighted the importance of high-quality Belt and Road cooperation, with plans to enhance economic and trade ties. China is set to import more quality goods from Kyrgyzstan and support Chinese enterprises in investing and operating within Kyrgyzstan. 🏗️📈
Additionally, efforts will be made to boost connectivity by developing the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway, modernizing existing ports, and increasing passenger and freight flights. This infrastructure push aims to facilitate easier movement of people and goods between the two nations.
Beyond infrastructure, the cooperation extends to cutting-edge fields like cross-border e-commerce, big data, and artificial intelligence, creating new growth opportunities for both countries. 💡📊
Cultural exchanges will also play a pivotal role, with institutions like the Chinese Cultural Center and the Confucius Institute being leveraged to foster deeper ties and mutual understanding.
Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov echoed the sentiments, describing China as Kyrgyzstan's reliable friend and partner. He pledged firm support on key issues and committed to advancing cooperation across multiple sectors, including industry, investment, and education.
The meeting concluded with the signing of a joint statement and several cooperation documents under the Belt and Road initiative, solidifying the diplomatic, economic, and cultural bridges between China and Kyrgyzstan.
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Xi calls for all-round mutually beneficial cooperation with Kyrgyzstan
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