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2025 China–Central Asia Summit
中国—中亚峰会
Саммит «Китай – Центральная Азия»
CitiesAstana, Kazakhstan
Participants China
 Kazakhstan
 Kyrgyzstan
 Tajikistan
 Turkmenistan
 Uzbekistan

The 2025 China–Central Asia Summit occurred from June 16 to 18, 2025, in Astana, Kazakhstan, and was a diplomatic meeting that included the leaders of China, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan.[1] The first China–Central Asia Summit took place in Xi'an, Shaanxi, China, in 2023.[2][3]

Meetings

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China-Kazakhstan Meeting

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On June 16, 2025, at the behest of President Tokayev of the Republic of Kazakhstan, General Secretary of the Chinese Communist Party Xi Jinping arrived in Astana to participate in the Second China-Central Asia Summit.[4] The Kazakh Air Force deployed fighter jets to accompany his aircraft, demonstrating the utmost politeness. President Tokayev personally welcomed Xi Jinping at the airport, joined by Adilbek Zhaksybekov Adilbek Zhaksybekov, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Murat Nurtileu, Foreign Policy Advisor Kazykhan, and Äkim of Astana Jenis Qasymbek.[5] Xi is accompanied on the trip by top aide Cai Qi, the Director of the General Office of the Chinese Communist Party, and Wang Yi, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and the Director of the Central Foreign Affairs Commission Office of the Chinese Communist Party.[6][7]

The two heads of state convened at the Akorda Residence in Astana and confirmed that their nations have developed high-level collaboration within multilateral frameworks, including the United Nations, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, the Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia, BRICS+, and the "China–Central Asia" mechanism. China is Kazakhstan's principal economic and trading partner, with bilateral trade achieving a record high of US$44 billion in 2024.[8] The two nations have developed cultural institutions, Luban Workshops, branches of Chinese universities, and research and technology facilities. Kazakhstan endorses the establishment of Confucius Institutes and has proclaimed 2025 as the "Year of Kazakhstan–China Tourism," an initiative intended to enhance bilateral collaboration and fortify mutual confidence.[9]

In the domain of nuclear energy, President Tokayev emphasized Kazakhstan's commitment to constructing a minimum of two to three nuclear power facilities and its proactive initiatives to engage prominent international corporations in participation.[10] Kazakhstan has established its own Atomic Energy Agency for this purpose.[10] Besides, Kazakhstan considers China National Nuclear Corporation a dependable strategic ally.[11][12]

Xi Jinping conveyed his appreciation for the cordial welcome offered by the Kazakh delegation. He observed that under President Tokayev's leadership, Kazakhstan is undergoing national renewal and has attained significant developmental milestones.[9][13]

Subsequent to the discussions, China and Kazakhstan's delegates executed 24 intergovernmental and interdepartmental agreements pertaining to collaboration in energy, aerospace, digitalization, customs regulation, agriculture, e-commerce, tourism, intellectual property, medical, media, science, and interregional connections.[14][15]

Multilateral Meetings

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On the morning of June 17, Xi Jinping conferred with Kyrgyz President Zaparov during the summit, where they observed the announcement of several bilateral cooperation agreements in agriculture, customs, science and technology, and media.[16] Xi convened with Tajikistan's President Rahmon and proclaimed the execution of several bilateral cooperation agreements encompassing diplomacy, economy and trade, transportation, and science and technology.[17] Xi convened with Turkmenistan's President Berdymukhammedov and formalized an agreement on economic and technological collaboration between the two administrations.[18] Xi convened with Uzbek President Mirziyoyev and executed a bilateral protocol regarding Uzbekistan's accession to the WTO.[19][20][21]

On the afternoon of June 17, the second China-Central Asia Summit convened at the Palace of Independence in Astana. The President of Kazakhstan, Tokaev, chaired the meeting. Chinese leader Xi Jinping, Kyrgyz President Zaparov, Tajik President Rahmon, Turkmen President Berdymukhammedov, and Uzbek President Mirziyoyev were there. Xi made a keynote address entitled “Advancing the 'China-Central Asia Spirit' and Fostering High-Quality Development of Regional Cooperation.”[22] The leaders of the five Central Asian nations, including Kazakhstan's President Tokayev, collectively acknowledged China's extraordinary developmental accomplishments under the exemplary general secretaryship of Xi Jinping, and expressed gratitude for China's extensive collaboration with the Central Asian countries.[23]

At the summit, Xi and the leaders of the five Central Asian nations ratified the Astana Declaration of the Second China-Central Asia Summit and the Treaty on Permanent Good-Neighborly Relations, Friendship, and Cooperation between the People's Republic of China and Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. The conference declared the signing of 12 cooperation agreements concerning the collaborative development of the Belt and Road Initiative, enhancement of interpersonal encounters, sustainable minerals, seamless commerce flow, connectivity, industry, and customs.[24] At the meeting, China and the five Central Asian nations formalized several sister city agreements, resulting in over 100 pairs of sister cities between the two parties.[25][26][27][28][29]

Xi participated in the inauguration ceremony of the China-Central Asia Poverty Reduction Cooperation Center, Education Exchange and Cooperation Center, Desertification Prevention and Control Cooperation Center, and Trade Facilitation Cooperation Platform alongside the heads of state from the five Central Asian nations. The sides concurred that China would host the third China-Central Asia Summit in 2027. In the evening, Xi participated in a welcoming meal organized by President Tokayev for the heads of state present at the summit.[30][31]

Leaders of participating countries

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See also

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Notes

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  1. ^ The president of China is legally a ceremonial office and has no real power in China's political system, but the general secretary of the Chinese Communist Party (de facto leader in one-party communist state) has always held this office since 1993 except for the months of transition.

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