NUR-SULTAN – Kazakh President, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, and visiting Chinese State Councillor and Minister of National Defence, Wei Fenghe, voiced common readiness yesterday, to step up bilateral cooperation.

At a meeting with Wei in Nur-Sultan, Tokayev said, Kazakhstan and China will celebrate the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations this year, and over the past three decades, the two countries have become permanent comprehensive strategic partners, maintained high-level coordination in the international political arena, and achieved remarkable results in cooperation in various areas.

Tokayev recalled that, he has frequently interacted with Chinese President, Xi Jinping, in recent years, injecting strong impetus to the development of bilateral relations.

The Kazakh president said, he believes that relations between the two countries will see greater breakthroughs and achievements.

Tokayev said, Kazakhstan attaches great importance to the military cooperation with China and hopes that the two militaries will continue to strengthen practical cooperation in peacekeeping operations, joint exercises, personnel training, military technology and other fields.

Wei said, Tokayev, an old friend of the Chinese, made outstanding contributions to establishment and development of China-Kazakhstan permanent comprehensive strategic partnership.

This year marks the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between China and Kazakhstan, Wei said, adding that, under the strategic guidance of the two heads of state, bilateral relations have maintained a momentum of vigourous development and enjoy a very bright future, setting a good example of good-neighbourly friendship and mutual benefit.

The senior Chinese official called for vigilance about certain major powers interfering in Central Asia, to disrupt and undermine regional security.

Wei said, his visit demonstrated that China attaches great significance to and firmly supports Kazakhstan, noting that no matter what risks and challenges the two countries may encounter, they will jointly maintain regional stability and push ahead with the building of a community with a shared future for mankind.

Source: NAM NEWS NETWORK