Multidimensional cooperation in the focus of the "Central Asia – China" format»

Xi'an, May 12, 2021-The Kazakh delegation headed by Deputy Prime Minister-Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan Mukhtar Tleuberdi took part in the 2nd meeting of the Central Asia-China format, held in Xi'an (China), which was also attended by the Foreign Ministers of China, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan.

The Foreign Ministers discussed the prospects for further interregional cooperation in the political, trade, economic and transit-transport spheres, as well as discussed issues of international security and joint fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.

During the meeting, the parties expressed the need for joint work on the post-crisis recovery of the economies, strengthening intraregional cooperation and environmental protection. The importance of intensifying diplomatic efforts in the field of epidemiological and biological security was noted. The Forum participants agreed to develop a roadmap for the implementation of the initiatives put forward by the parties.

The parties expressed support for international efforts aimed at building consensus among all parties to the peace process in Afghanistan and the gradual integration of the IRA into the economic processes in South and Central Asia.

Following the meeting, the ministers adopted a Memorandum on the creation of a format for meetings of foreign ministers "Central Asia - China", Joint Statements on cooperation in the fight against COVID-19, on the development of interregional cooperation and on Afghanistan.