he Thematic Conference of the China–Central Asia Political Parties Dialogue Held in Samarkand

On 6 September 2026, Samarkand hosted a thematic conference of the Central Asia–China Political Parties Dialogue entitled “The Role of Political Parties in Strengthening Relations between Central Asia and China.” The event was organized at the initiative of the International Department of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China.

The conference brought together representatives of political parties, legislative bodies, and socio-political circles from the Central Asian countries and China. The Kazakh delegation was represented by leaders and members of the Ädilet Party (A.Sarym, N. Matjani, and A. Bayash), the Auyl Party (K. Aituganov), the Aq Jol Party (S. Yerubayev), and the People’s Party of Kazakhstan (I. Sunkar).

The participants discussed the further development of political, economic, and humanitarian cooperation between the Central Asian states and China, as well as the role of political parties in strengthening political trust and implementing agreements reached at the highest level.

The Kazakh delegation emphasized the need to develop interparty dialogue, expand cooperation among parliamentarians, experts, and youth organizations, and exchange experience in public administration, economic modernization, digitalization, social policy, and support for entrepreneurship.

During the symposium entitled “Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era and Peace in Central Asia,” the participants exchanged views on China’s model of party governance, personnel training, public administration, and socioeconomic development. Representatives of Kazakhstan’s political parties expressed practical interest in China’s experience in economic modernization, attracting investment, developing industry, and improving the well-being of the population.

At the conclusion of the conference, the participants emphasized the importance of further developing the Central Asia–China Political Parties Dialogue as a mechanism for strengthening mutual understanding, political trust, and practical cooperation.

On the sidelines of the event, A. Sarym, a member of the Kurultai of the Republic of Kazakhstan and a representative of the Ädilet Party faction, met with A. Aslonov, a member of the Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan and Deputy Head of the faction of the Liberal Democratic Party of Uzbekistan. The parties discussed ways to strengthen interparliamentary and interparty cooperation.