During the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference held in Shanghai, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev met to reaffirm and strengthen the strategic partnership between their countries. The meeting underscored a mutual commitment to enhancing collaboration across various sectors. President Xi highlighted the importance of aligning development strategies to bolster cooperation in trade, cross-border e-commerce, energy, transport, and the digital economy.
Xi also called for increased collaboration in areas such as artificial intelligence, education, healthcare, science, and culture. He emphasized the need for joint efforts on multilateral platforms, including the United Nations and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, reflecting the broader ambition for regional and global cooperation.
In response, President Tokayev expressed Kazakhstan’s commitment to deepening ties with China, which he described as his country’s top foreign policy partner. Tokayev voiced support for expanding bilateral cooperation in trade, investment, transportation, agriculture, energy, and AI governance, indicating a shared vision for future development and collaboration.
The leaders’ discussions culminated in the signing of several cooperation agreements that aim to enhance trade, transport, finance, and media relations between the two nations. These agreements mark a significant step forward in the bilateral relationship, underscoring the importance both countries place on their strategic partnership and the potential for future growth and collaboration.