On August 24, 2026, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian presided over a regular press conference. A reporter asked, "What is China's comment on the Kurutai elections held in Kazakhstan on August 23rd

Lin Jian said that the Kurutai elections in Kazakhstan were successfully held recently, and China congratulates him on this. As a friendly neighbor and permanent comprehensive strategic partner, China supports Kazakhstan in pursuing an independent and national development path that is in line with its own conditions. We are pleased to see Kazakhstan maintain long-term stability and economic prosperity, and wish Kazakhstan new and greater achievements in national construction.

The Chinese side attaches great importance to the development of China Kazakhstan relations and is willing to work together with Kazakhstan to conscientiously implement the important consensus reached by the two heads of state, deepen all-round mutually beneficial cooperation, and continuously push China Kazakhstan relations to a new level.Editor/Min Jing