Presentation of a book dedicated to the 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Kazakhstan and China was held in Almaty, Delovoy Kazakhstan reports.
On October 19, 2022, the presentation of the anniversary book dedicated to the 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Kazakhstan and China "Kazakhstan-China: three decades of good-neighbourly and mutually beneficial cooperation" was held at the Al-Farabi Library of Al-Farabi Kazakh National University.
The event was organized by Al-Farabi Kazakh National University together with the Center for Chinese Studies.
The event was attended by Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the People's Republic of China Shakhrat Nuryshev, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People's Republic of China to the Republic of Kazakhstan Zhang Xiao, representatives of the Library of the First President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan and China, analytical structures, as well as the teaching staff of Kazakhstani universities.
The special anniversary edition "Kazakhstan-China: three decades of good-neighbourly and mutually beneficial cooperation" is an analytical review of bilateral relations for the period 1992-2022. Based on archival materials of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Library of the First President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the editorial office of the newspaper "Kazakhstanskaya Pravda", unique reference data, important official documents, rare photographs are collected in it, and a list of all agreements and contracts signed over 30 years with the current status is formed.
"Let me welcome the participants of the presentation ceremony of the book “Kazakhstan-China: three decades of good-neighbourly and mutually beneficial cooperation”, dedicated to the 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Kazakhstan and China. We are glad to host you at Al-Farabi Kazakh National University. Sinology is intensively developing in Kazakhstan, and Al-Farabi KazNU plays a special role in training a new generation of Sinologists. At the Department of Sinology of the Faculty of Oriental Studies of our university, specialists of three degrees are trained - bachelors, masters and doctoral students (PhD). There are research centers at the university - the Center for the Study of Modern China, and the Confucius Institute is also actively working. Present diplomatic relations between Kazakhstan and China, trade, economic and humanitarian ties, as well as many other topical issues require extensive research from a scientific and theoretical point of view" Asel Uvalieva, vice-rector of the Al-Farabi Kazakh National University
A feature of the publication is that it consists of three blocks in Kazakh, Russian and Chinese. At the same time, most of the presented official documents have been translated into the state language for the first time.
"This book contains a previously unpublished complete list of documents signed by both parties, as well as the texts of key strategic documents. The history of mutual visits at the level of heads of state over the past 30 years, interesting for the public and researchers of bilateral relations, information about various mechanisms aimed at developing the current eternal all-round strategic partnership between the Republic of Kazakhstan and China is presented. China is one of the largest trading partners of our country. In 2021, bilateral trade reached $18.2 billion. According to statistics, for 8 months of the current year this indicator increased by 26% and amounted to 15.4 billion US dollars. That is, it is highly likely that by the end of the year bilateral trade will reach a new high level" Shakhrat Nuryshev, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the People's Republic of China
"The book shows the reader a panorama of the main events; it captures the details of the communication between the leaders of our countries, since it was the communications between them that played a key role in the formation and development of our relations. It is unique in its deep analysis, authoritative assessments, comprehensive archival data and exclusive photographs. The anniversary of relations between the Republic of Kazakhstan and China is a good occasion to look back at the path traveled, draw some conclusions and outline plans for the future. In February of this year, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev held the first face-to-face meeting after the pandemic with Chinese President Xi Jinping as part of his participation in the opening of the Winter Olympic Games in Beijing, just a month ago, the Chinese President made a state visit to Kazakhstan. This is his first foreign tour after a two-year pause. These events have become bright pages in the year of the 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the Republic of Kazakhstan and China" Zhang Xiao, head of the Chinese diplomatic mission in Kazakhstan
The book is intended for diplomats, specialists and students in the field of international relations, oriental studies and all those who are interested in the modern foreign policy of Kazakhstan and the development of Kazakh-Chinese relations.
“The presented anniversary edition itself is a reflection of the mutually beneficial cooperation of our states and peoples for 30 years. The book was born as a result of close and productive creative cooperation between the Embassy of Kazakhstan in the PRC and the Embassy of the PRC in Kazakhstan with the assistance of the Kazakhstan Center for Chinese Studies” Timur Shaimergenov, Deputy Director of the Library of the First President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, representative of the book's authors
At the end of the event, copies of the publication were given to the collections of the Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, the representative office of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the southern capital and the Consulate General of the People's Republic of China in Almaty.
Kazakhstan-China: mutually beneficial cooperation
Since the establishment of diplomatic relations between the Republic of Kazakhstan and the People's Republic of China about 200 documents relating to cooperation in the political, legal, economic, socio-cultural, scientific, educational and humanitarian spheres have been signed.
In particular, 10 documents were signed during the state visit of Chinese President Xi Jinping to Kazakhstan in September this year.
In addition to the joint statement of the heads of state, protocols were signed in the field of agro-industrial complex between the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Main Customs Administration of the People's Republic of China: on inspection, quarantine and veterinary and sanitary requirements for dairy products, flax and wool raw materials exported from Kazakhstan to China. A technical specification for the exchange of preliminary information on goods and vehicles transported across the customs borders of the two countries has also been signed. Agreements were signed between the governments on cooperation in the field of aviation search and rescue of civil aircraft and on the project of providing a Chinese supercomputer to the Kazakh side. Memoranda were signed: on the implementation of the Cooperation Plan for the integration of the New Economic Policy "Nurly Zhol" and the construction of the "Silk Road Economic Belt"; Memorandum of Understanding between the Ministry of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Ministry of Commerce of the People's Republic of China; Memorandum between the Kazakh Ministry of Finance and the General Customs Administration of the People's Republic of China on strengthening cooperation in the field of cross-border protection of intellectual property rights.
Kazakhstan and China were among the first to develop international cooperation in the field of industrialization, setting an example of interaction within the framework of the One Belt, One Road program, thereby bringing bilateral relations to the level of eternal comprehensive strategic partnership, which has no analogues in Chinese diplomacy.
Recall that for seven months of 2022, China ranks first (excluding the EAEU member states) in trade with Kazakhstan.
China's share in foreign trade turnover was 22.6%. The total volume of trade turnover reached $13.5 billion. The volume of trade turnover increased due to the growth of exports of Kazakhstani goods by 52%, increasing to $8 billion. Kazakhstan's imports from China are around $5.5 billion.
