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Kazakh foreign minister says country prioritizes ties with China

From ABC Color · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News Official statement Context piece
  • Kazakhstan's Foreign Minister Yermek Kosherbayev met with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi in Beijing, emphasizing the priority of cooperation with China.
  • Kosherbayev stated that bilateral ties are strong and unaffected by third parties, highlighting the personal relationship between Kazakh President Tokayev and Chinese President Xi Jinping.
  • The meeting comes as China strengthens ties with Central Asia, a key region for its trade routes and energy security, with the Kazakh president expected to visit China soon.

Kazakhstan considers its cooperation with China a top priority, according to Foreign Minister Yermek Kosherbayev. Meeting with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi in Beijing, Kosherbayev asserted that Kazakhstan pursues an independent foreign policy and views collaboration with Beijing as paramount.

maintains an independent foreign policy and considers cooperation with China a priority.

— Yermek KosherbayevKazakhstan's Foreign Minister, stating his country's foreign policy stance during a meeting with his Chinese counterpart.

Describing Kazakhstan and China as "good neighbors and good friends," Kosherbayev assured that the trust and friendship between the two nations would remain unaffected by external influences. He further noted that the strong personal relationship and support between Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Chinese President Xi Jinping serve as the "greatest guarantee" for the continued development of bilateral ties. Kazakhstan reiterated its support for Beijing's defense of its "fundamental interests" and expressed readiness to expand cooperation and coordination on international and regional matters.

good neighbors and good friends

— Yermek KosherbayevDescribing the relationship between Kazakhstan and China.

Wang Yi highlighted the rapid development of China-Kazakhstan relations and announced that President Tokayev will soon visit China to attend the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference. The Chinese foreign minister also expressed Beijing's support for Kazakhstan in forging a development path suited to its national conditions. This engagement underscores China's increasing focus on Central Asia, a region vital for its trade corridors to Europe, energy security, and the stability of its western Xinjiang region.

will not be affected by third parties

— Yermek KosherbayevReferring to the strength of bilateral ties between Kazakhstan and China.

China has been actively strengthening its ties with the five Central Asian republics in recent years. In 2025, leaders from China and Central Asia signed a Treaty of Good-Neighborliness, Friendship, and Cooperation in Astana, agreeing to intensify collaboration in trade, transport, energy, and security. This push occurs in a region where Russia traditionally holds significant political, economic, and military influence, maintaining alliances and military bases in Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan.

the greatest guarantee

— Yermek KosherbayevDescribing the personal relationship between the presidents of Kazakhstan and China as a foundation for bilateral development.
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Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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