On July 16, 2026, President Xi Jinping met with Kazakh President Tokayev at the Xijiao State Guest Hotel in Shanghai. The two leaders convened while in the city to attend the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference and the High-Level Meeting on Global AI Governance. The meeting served as a pivotal moment to reaffirm the permanent comprehensive strategic partnership between China and Kazakhstan, which President Xi described as a relationship that has remained resilient through testing and baptism, maintaining a high level of operation with significant potential for future cooperation.
习近平与托卡耶夫在2026世界人工智能大会期间举行会晤
During the afternoon session, President Xi noted that the visit occurred shortly after China celebrated the 105th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China. Xi provided insight into the party’s historical trajectory, stating that the fundamental reason the party has been able to achieve success and earn the choice of the people is due to specific qualities: a dedicated pursuit of truth, deep roots among the people, a commitment to historical missions, an ability to adapt to developmental trends, a capacity for struggle, and a focus on self-improvement. He referred to these attributes as the “key code” explaining the success of the Communist Party of China.
托卡耶夫向中国共产党成立105周年表示祝贺并重申对华外交政策
President Tokayev expressed his gratitude for the hospitality shown to him and his delegation in Shanghai, describing the city as a dynamic and innovative international metropolis. He extended formal congratulations to President Xi and the members of the Communist Party of China on the 105th anniversary. Tokayev emphasized that Kazakhstan views its relationship with China as a primary direction of its foreign policy, remaining committed to strengthening the permanent comprehensive strategic partnership.
The dialogue between the two heads of state focused on practical cooperation and the alignment of national development strategies. President Xi stated, In our two people’s strategic guidance, the China-Kazakhstan permanent comprehensive strategic partnership maintains a high-level operation, showing huge cooperation potential and broad development space. He further expressed his appreciation for President Tokayev’s consistent friendly policy toward China, asserting that the advancement of this comprehensive cooperation serves the fundamental interests of both nations and their peoples. Xi urged both sides to work diligently to elevate their strategic collaboration to new levels and achieve further results.
中哈两国在贸易能源及数字经济领域确定具体合作方向
Specific areas of cooperation identified during the talks included the optimization of trade structures through the development of cross-border e-commerce and service trade. In the energy and mineral sectors, the leaders agreed to accelerate the implementation of key projects. Furthermore, the agenda included enhancing connectivity through the addition of direct flights and improving the convenience of international road transportation. Recognizing Kazakhstan’s efforts toward comprehensive national reform, President Xi expressed China’s willingness to share expertise in digital economy and artificial intelligence to assist in Kazakhstan’s digital transformation. The leaders also committed to the success of the Year of China-Kazakhstan Culture, aiming to deepen cooperation in education, technology, medicine, health, sports, and media.
Regarding global affairs, both leaders pledged to uphold international fairness and justice. President Tokayev expressed his support for the four global initiatives proposed by President Xi and the concept of building a community with a shared future for mankind. The two sides agreed to maintain high-level coordination within multilateral frameworks, including the United Nations, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, the China-Central Asia mechanism, and the Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia (CICA). They particularly emphasized the need for active cooperation in the global governance of artificial intelligence to promote peace, stability, and sustainable development.
Following the formal discussions, President Xi and President Tokayev witnessed the signing and announcement of multiple cooperation documents covering trade, transportation, finance, and media. The meeting was attended by Cai Qi, Ding Xuexiang, Wang Yi, and Chen Jining, reflecting the high priority placed on these bilateral engagements.