Wang Yi and Yermek Kosherbayev hold talks in Beijing as bilateral trade hits $48.7 billion and Kazakhstan joins IOMed Convention
International relations, like friendship between peoples, require constant attention and care. When two countries bound by shared history and mutual interests reaffirm their commitment to strategic partnership, they build a solid foundation for the future. The visit of Kazakhstan's foreign minister to Beijing and the signing of important documents are not just diplomatic formalities but steps towards deepening cooperation that goes beyond economics to address security, technology and international justice.
On Monday in Beijing, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, also a member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee, held talks with Kazakhstan's Minister of Foreign Affairs Yermek Kosherbayev. Wang Yi noted that Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev is about to visit China to attend the 2026 World AI Conference and the High-Level Meeting on Global AI Governance, and the two heads of state will conduct in-depth strategic communication, injecting new impetus into the development of bilateral relations. China is ready to work with Kazakhstan to follow the important consensus reached by the two heads of state, continue the generational friendship, enhance people's well-being, consolidate strategic mutual trust, and jointly seek development and rejuvenation.
Noting that China firmly supports Kazakhstan in embarking on a successful development path that suits its national conditions and is supported by its people, Wang Yi said China is willing to promote all-round practical cooperation with Kazakhstan and continuously enrich the connotation of the China-Kazakhstan permanent comprehensive strategic partnership. Wang welcomed Kazakhstan's accession to the International Organization for Mediation (IOMed), commended the constructive role Kazakhstan has played on multilateral platforms, and expressed readiness to join hands with Kazakhstan to safeguard international fairness and justice.
Kosherbayev expressed congratulations on the 105th founding anniversary of the CPC, while also noting that the profound friendship and close exchanges between the two heads of state are the greatest guarantee for the high-level development of bilateral ties. Kazakhstan pursues an independent foreign policy and has always prioritised cooperation with China. Kosherbayev said Kazakhstan firmly abides by the one-China principle, steadfastly supports China in safeguarding its core interests, and is ready to deepen cooperation with China in various fields and closely collaborate in international and regional affairs.
By the end of 2025, bilateral trade turnover between the two countries reached a record high of $48.7 billion. The sides discussed cooperation in artificial intelligence, as well as interaction within the UN, SCO, CICA and the "Central Asia-China" format. As CCTV+ reports. After the talks, Kosherbayev signed the IOMed Convention on behalf of the government of Kazakhstan.
