At the Global Mayors Dialogue \u00096 SCO Summit Cities in Tianjin on July 8, Gulnar Shaimergenova, director of the China Studies Center in Kazakhstan, highlighted the growing impact of Sino-Kazakh sister-city ties. "These partnerships are a perfect model of culture and people-to-people exchanges," she said, emphasizing their role in strengthening cooperation across borders.
By creating channels for open dialogue and shared experiences, sister cities across the Chinese mainland and Kazakhstan are building bridges that go beyond official agreements. Participants noted how these cultural and people-centered exchanges can spark innovation and mutual growth.
Held on the Chinese mainland, the summit provided a dynamic forum for mayors and municipal experts to explore urban diplomacy, sustainable development, digital innovation and cross-border partnerships, underscoring the strategic value of sister-city networks in a globalized era.
Looking ahead, Shaimergenova believes Sino-Kazakh sister-city partnerships will continue to unlock fresh avenues for cooperation and people-to-people exchange, shaping the future of regional collaboration and community-driven progress.
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Kazakh expert: Sino-Kazakh sister cities foster cooperation, exchanges
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