In Tianjin on the Chinese mainland, Chinese Premier Li Qiang met with Kyrgyz Prime Minister Adylbek Kasymaliev during the 2025 Summer Davos. The meeting was upbeat, with both leaders highlighting the remarkable leap in China-Kyrgyzstan relations under the strategic guidance of their heads of state. 🤝
Premier Li emphasized that China is ready to work continuously with Kyrgyzstan to enrich their comprehensive strategic partnership for the new era. Key areas on the table included aligning development strategies, boosting trade and investment, and advancing major interconnection projects like the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan Railway. He also mentioned the importance of utilizing the inter-governmental economic and trade cooperation committee mechanism to secure high-level agreements in trade services and investment.
On his part, Prime Minister Kasymaliev expressed deep appreciation for China’s progress in developing new quality productive forces. He affirmed that the Kyrgyz side adheres to the one-China principle, opposes any act of interference in China's internal affairs under the guise of the Taiwan question, and stands firmly against any form of "Taiwan independence." Kasymaliev also conveyed readiness to coordinate in sectors such as trade, investment, finance, and connectivity, particularly within frameworks like the United Nations, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, and the China-Central Asia mechanism.
This dynamic dialogue sets the stage for a closer China-Kyrgyz community with a shared future. Both sides are committed to increasing the scale and efficiency of cooperation, paving the way for enhanced regional connectivity and a boost to global production and supply chains. 🚀
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