In a significant move towards strengthening international partnerships, Chinese President Xi Jinping emphasized the importance of all-round mutually beneficial cooperation with Kyrgyzstan during talks with Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov in Beijing.
President Xi highlighted the remarkable progress in China-Kyrgyzstan relations, describing them as good neighbors, friends, and strategic partners. He underscored the leap-forward development in recent years, elevating their comprehensive strategic partnership to new heights.
Focusing on the Belt and Road Initiative, Xi outlined plans to expand economic and trade cooperation, including increased imports of quality Kyrgyz goods and support for Chinese enterprises investing in Kyrgyzstan. He stressed the need to enhance connectivity by developing the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway, modernizing existing ports, and increasing passenger and freight flights to facilitate easier movement of people and goods.
Beyond infrastructure, Xi called for collaboration in emerging sectors such as cross-border e-commerce, big data, and artificial intelligence to drive new economic growth. He also emphasized the role of cultural institutions like the Chinese Cultural Center and the Confucius Institute in fostering deeper societal ties and mutual understanding.
Kyrgyz President Japarov echoed these sentiments, reaffirming China's role as a reliable friend and partner. He pledged support on key issues and committed to advancing cooperation in industries, investment, trade, transportation, e-commerce, and education.
The meeting culminated in the signing of a joint statement and several cooperation agreements, marking a new chapter in China-Kyrgyzstan relations. This collaboration aims to build a China-Kyrgyzstan community with a shared future, leveraging both nations' strengths to achieve sustainable development and mutual prosperity.
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Xi calls for all-round mutually beneficial cooperation with Kyrgyzstan
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