In a conference hall in Shanghai, scholars from universities and think tanks from multiple regions of Shanghai and Zhejiang gathered together to reflect on the cooperation between the two countries and envision the future development path of Kazakhstan China relations on the occasion of Kazakhstan's 35th anniversary of independence. This special roundtable conference, hosted by the Consulate General of Kazakhstan in Shanghai, has established a platform for academic exchanges and dialogues between the two countries, gathering wisdom from multiple parties and finding more practical directions for mutually beneficial cooperation between the two sides. Experts and scholars from institutions such as Shanghai Institute of International Studies, Shanghai Academy of Social Sciences, Shanghai Foreign Studies University, East China Normal University, Zhejiang University of Finance and Economics, as well as Kazakhstani master's and doctoral students studying in Shanghai, attended the event. Experts from the Kazakhstani Institute of Strategic Studies and the Institute of Foreign Policy of the Kazakhstani Ministry of Foreign Affairs also participated in the exchange and sharing through online connections.

Ha Fang shares development achievements

Nurlan Akhoshhalvov, Consul General of Kazakhstan in Shanghai, delivered a speech on site, summarizing the progress Kazakhstan has made in the fields of national construction, economic development, and international influence enhancement over the years. He mentioned that the foundation of the permanent comprehensive strategic partnership between Kazakhstan and China is solid, and bilateral cooperation continues to move forward steadily. The good bilateral atmosphere lays a solid foundation for future cooperation in various fields.

Since its independence 35 years ago, Kazakhstan has steadily promoted domestic reforms, continuously optimized its industrial structure, actively participated in the construction of connectivity between the Eurasian continent based on its geographical advantages, continuously released its own development potential, and continued to create new opportunities for cooperation between Kazakhstan and China.

Chinese scholars jointly evaluate the regional value

The attending domestic experts fully affirmed Kazakhstan's continuous promotion of various social and economic reform measures. People believe that Kazakhstan, as a key medium-sized power on the Eurasian continent, is located in the core area where multiple parties intersect. It plays an important role in maintaining regional security order and promoting regional sustainable development, and is a key link connecting the Eurasian continent.

Relying on a stable domestic environment and pragmatic foreign policy, Kazakhstan can continue to play a bridging role, drive the coordinated development of neighboring countries, and contribute to the long-term stability of the region. The attending scholars also mentioned that the friendly exchanges between the two countries over the years have formed a foundation of mutual trust, and continuous academic exchanges can further narrow the understanding between the two sides and consolidate the foundation of people to people friendship.

New directions for collaborative business cooperation

The attendees conducted in-depth discussions on digital technology, artificial intelligence, joint production, talent cultivation, scientific research and innovation, and explored more growth points for cooperation. Keywords: Kazakhstan China cooperation, interconnectivity, academic seminars

The experts attending the meeting focused on the international transportation route across the Caspian Sea. This channel opens the logistics link between China and Europe, which has prominent strategic value and is highly consistent with the development direction of jointly building the the Belt and Road. The synergy of the two channels can further unblock the Eurasian supply chain and improve cross-border logistics efficiency. Under the strategic guidance of the two heads of state, the relationship between Kazakhstan and China has entered a new stage of golden thirty years. In the future, both sides can continue to deepen political mutual trust, expand practical cooperation in industries and humanities, work together to safeguard regional peace and stability, and share the dividends of development.Editor/Huang jiali