The presentation of the monograph «Just Kazakhstan and the Chinese Dream» took place in Almaty

On November 13, 2024, Ambassador-at-Large - Head of the Representative Office of the MFA of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Almaty Zhanibek Abdrashov made a welcoming speech at the presentation of the collective monograph «Just Kazakhstan and the Chinese Dream: analysis of opportunities and prospects for a modern development strategy», which was attended by representatives of the Institute of Philosophy, Political Science and Religious Studies of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan, The Center for Political Studies, as well as members of the Expert Club «One Belt, One Road». The publication is dedicated to the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China and the 5th anniversary of the first state visit of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to China.

 

The event was attended by Consul General of the People's Republic of China in Almaty Jiang Wei, representatives of government agencies, the expert community, the public of the Republic of Kazakhstan, political scientists and journalists. 

 

In his speech, Zh. Abdrashov noted the dynamic development of Kazakh-Chinese cooperation, noting a record increase in trade turnover in 2023 to 41 billion US dollars and ambitious plans to double this figure. The Head of the Representative Office focused on strengthening transport and cultural ties through the «One Belt, One Road» initiative and the introduction of a visa-free regime.

 

The monograph is the result of the joint work of Kazakh and Chinese experts in the field of political science, international relations, economics, history and culture. The main objective of the study was to conduct an objective analysis of the current state and prospects of the strategic partnership between Kazakhstan and China.

 

The presentation created a platform for the exchange of views and proposals aimed at further deepening the comprehensive and long-term partnership between the two countries.