During the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev held a significant meeting to reinforce their countries’ strategic partnership. The discussions underscored the importance of enhancing bilateral cooperation across various sectors.
President Xi highlighted the need for the two nations to align their development strategies more closely. He proposed expanding collaboration in several key areas, including trade, cross-border e-commerce, energy, and transport. The Chinese leader also emphasized the importance of joint efforts in the digital economy, and advocated for strengthened ties in artificial intelligence, education, healthcare, science, and culture.
In his remarks, President Tokayev recognized China as Kazakhstan’s foremost foreign policy partner, expressing a strong commitment to boosting bilateral ties. He voiced support for extending cooperation in trade, investment, transportation, and agriculture. Tokayev also underscored the significance of collaboration in energy and AI governance, highlighting the potential benefits of such partnerships.
The meeting culminated in the signing of several cooperative agreements, covering sectors like trade, transport, finance, and media. These agreements are expected to pave the way for deeper economic and cultural engagement between China and Kazakhstan. Both leaders reiterated their commitment to working together in multilateral platforms, including the United Nations and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, to address global challenges.