Xi Jinping Meets with Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong
On the morning of June 24, 2025, President Xi Jinping met with Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, who is on an official visit to China, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.Xi Jinping congratulated Lawrence Wong on his re-election. Xi Jinping noted that this year marks the 35th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Singapore. The two sides have consistently upheld mutual understanding and mutual respect, which has provided a solid foundation for the steady and sound development of China-Singapore relations. China-Singapore cooperation aligns with the direction and priorities of China's development at various stages and has delivered substantial outcomes such as the Suzhou Industrial Park. These achievements have not only contributed significantly to the modernization endeavors of both countries, but also set a benchmark for cooperation among regional nations. The two sides should draw on the experience and wisdom from the development process of bilateral relations, inherit and carry forward fine traditions, and enable the tree of China-Singapore friendship to thrive and bear abundant fruits.Xi Jinping stressed that China and Singapore should stay firmly committed to the general direction of bilateral friendship, and always view and develop bilateral relations from a strategic and long-term perspective to ensure that the relationship stays on the right course and maintains strong momentum. The two sides should consolidate the political foundation of China-Singapore friendship, support each other's core interests and major concerns, and enhance political mutual trust to a higher level to serve the development of bilateral relations. The Chinese side welcomes Singapore's continued deep participation in China's development. The two sides should further advance Belt and Road cooperation, create landmark achievements in such areas as the digital economy, green development, and artificial intelligence, and upgrade major projects, so as to write a new chapter in high-quality cooperation. The two sides should encourage frequent mutual visits between the two peoples, and deepen people-to-people and cultural exchanges and cooperation to further ingrain China-Singapore friendship in the hearts of the people. The Chinese side has always held the view that peace, development, cooperation and mutual benefit are the unstoppable trend of the times. The world must not resurrect hegemonism or be dragged back to the law of the jungle. China is ready to work with Singapore to stand on the right side of history and the side of fairness and justice, jointly advocate for an equal and orderly multipolar world and universally beneficial and inclusive economic globalization, and steer the world toward a bright future of peace, security, prosperity and progress.Lawrence Wong said that Singapore and China enjoy a time-honored friendship and the two sides have always respected and trusted each other. Bilateral relations have maintained steady growth with close cooperation. Successive Singaporean leaders have all attached great importance to relations with China. He said that China is the first country outside ASEAN he has visited since taking office again. Singapore will continue to uphold the one-China policy and oppose "Taiwan independence". As the two countries jointly celebrate the 35th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations, Singapore is willing to fully leverage the opportunities brought by China's prosperity and development, expand bilateral trade and investment, deepen cooperation in such areas as the digital economy, artificial intelligence, and new energy, enhance people-to-people and cultural exchanges, and promote greater development of Singapore-China relations. In the face of a volatile international situation, Singapore is willing to strengthen coordination and cooperation with China on regional and multilateral platforms, and jointly safeguard multilateralism and the international order. He expressed the belief that China will surely play a more important role in world peace.Wang Yi was present at the meeting.
Xi Jinping Meets with Prime Minister of New Zealand Christopher Luxon
On the morning of June 20, 2025, President Xi Jinping met with Prime Minister of New Zealand Christopher Luxon, who is on an official visit to China, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.Xi Jinping pointed out that since the establishment of diplomatic relations more than 50 years ago, China and New Zealand have withstood the test of the changing international landscape. Both sides have always respected each other and worked hand in hand. The relationship between the two countries has long been at the forefront of China's relations with Western developed countries, bringing tangible benefits to the people of both nations. As the China-New Zealand comprehensive strategic partnership enters its second decade, the two sides should work together to elevate bilateral ties in the new decade and deliver greater benefits to the people of the two countries.Xi Jinping emphasized that China and New Zealand should place cooperation in a more prominent position in bilateral relations, leverage their complementary advantages, deepen trade and investment cooperation, explore the potential for cooperation in areas such as sci-tech innovation, climate change response, and infrastructure, and strengthen exchanges in education and culture as well as youth, people-to-people and subnational interactions, so as to enrich the substance of the bilateral relationship. There are no historical grievances or fundamental conflicts of interest between China and New Zealand. Both sides should respect each other, seek common ground while reserving differences, and properly view and handle differences and disagreements between the two countries. This year marks the 80th anniversary of the victory in the World Anti-Fascist War and of the founding of the United Nations. As builders and defenders of the post-war international order, China and New Zealand should jointly uphold the international system with the UN at its core, defend multilateralism and the WTO-centered multilateral trading system, jointly safeguard international fairness and justice, and make the international order more just and equitable.Christopher Luxon said that the relationship between New Zealand and China is of great significance. In 2014, President Xi Jinping visited New Zealand, and the two sides established a comprehensive strategic partnership. Under the strategic guidance of the leaders of both countries, cooperation in various fields has flourished. New Zealand highly values its relations with China and will continue to pursue the one-China policy. New Zealand is willing to uphold mutual respect and understanding with China, maintain high-level exchanges, expand trade and investment, deepen cooperation in agriculture, fisheries, and dairy industries, strengthen people-to-people and cultural exchanges in such areas as tourism and education, and promote greater development in the New Zealand-China relationship. In today's world full of uncertainties, the international community expects China to play a greater role. New Zealand is willing to actively communicate and coordinate with China, safeguard the multilateral trading system, and jointly address global challenges. New Zealand supports China in hosting the APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting next year.Wang Yi was present at the meeting.
Xi Jinping Has a?Phone Call with Russian President Vladimir Putin
On the afternoon of June 19, 2025, President Xi Jinping had a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin?exchanged views on the situation in the Middle East.Vladimir Putin briefed on?Russia's views on the current situation?in the Middle East, saying?that Israel's attack on Iran's nuclear facilities is extremely dangerous, and that?the?escalation of the conflict is not in the interest of any party.?The Iranian nuclear issue should be resolved through dialogue and negotiation. Both parties to?the conflict?should?ensure the safety of?third-country nationals. As the situation is still evolving rapidly, Russia is willing to maintain close communication with China and make active efforts to cool down the situation, so as to?safeguard regional peace and stability.Xi Jinping elaborated on China's principled position, stating that the current situation in the Middle East is highly perilous and once again proves that the world is?entering?a new period of turbulence and transformation. If the conflict continues to escalate, not only will both?parties to the conflict?suffer greater losses, but countries across the region will also be severely affected. In response to the current situation, Xi?Jinping?made four proposals.First, promoting a ceasefire and ending the hostilities is an urgent priority. The use of force is not the?right way to resolve international disputes; it will only exacerbate?hatred and conflicts. The parties to the conflict, particularly Israel, should cease fire?as soon as possible to prevent a spiral escalation?of the situation?and resolutely avoid the spillover of war.Second, ensuring the safety of civilians is of paramount importance. The red line of protecting civilians in armed conflicts must not be crossed at any time, and the indiscriminate use of force is unacceptable.?The parties to the conflict must strictly abide by?international law, resolutely avoid harming innocent civilians, and facilitate the evacuation of third-country nationals.Third, opening dialogue and negotiation is the fundamental way forward. Communication and dialogue?are the right ways to?achieve?lasting peace. The political settlement of the Iranian nuclear issue must be firmly upheld, and efforts should be made to bring the Iranian nuclear issue back onto the track of political solution through dialogue and negotiation.Fourth, efforts by the international community to promote peace are indispensable. Without stability in the Middle East, there can hardly be peace in the world.?The conflict between Israel and Iran has led to a sudden escalation of tensions in the Middle East?and wreaked havoc on?global stability. The international community, particularly major countries that have?special?influence on the parties?to the conflict, should make efforts to deescalate the situation, rather than the opposite. The United Nations?Security Council should play a greater role?in this regard.Xi Jinping stressed that China is?ready to to strengthen communication and coordination with all relevant parties, foster synergy, uphold justice, and play a constructive role in restoring peace in the Middle East.The two heads of state?spoke?highly?of?the political mutual trust and high-level strategic coordination between China and Russia. They agreed to maintain close high-level exchanges, advance cooperation in various fields, and promote the further development of the China-Russia comprehensive strategic partnership of coordination.
Xi Jinping Meets with Tajik President Emomali Rahmon
On the morning of June 17, 2025 local time, President Xi Jinping met with Tajik President Emomali Rahmon on the sidelines of the second China-Central Asia Summit in Astana.Xi Jinping?noted?that during his state visit to Tajikistan last year, he and Emomali Rahmon?jointly announced the establishment of a comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership in the new era between China and Tajikistan, and made new plans for cooperation across the board.?He said that the two sides should speed up implementation and achieve more practical outcomes to build a high-quality China-Tajikistan community with a shared future.Xi Jinping?emphasized that China is a trustworthy neighbor and partner of Tajikistan and firmly supports Tajikistan in safeguarding its national independence, sovereignty and security.?Both sides should leverage the role of the strategic dialogue mechanism between the two countries' foreign ministers, and coordinate and advance cooperation in various fields. The two countries should expand bilateral trade and investment, speed up the construction of transportation infrastructure projects, and continuously enhance connectivity. Efforts should be made to give full play to the role of the Confucius Institutes, Luban Workshop and the Center for Traditional Chinese Medicine, and organize well the "Chinese Culture Day" to be held this autumn in Tajikistan. Both sides should further strengthen law enforcement and security cooperation and step up efforts to crack down on the "three forces" of terrorism, separatism and extremism. China and Tajikistan share common interests in upholding multilateralism and defending international economic and trade order. Both countries should enhance coordination and collaboration within multilateral mechanisms including the China-Central Asia cooperation. China supports Tajikistan in playing an important role in global climate governance.Emomali Rahmon said, under the strong leadership of President Xi Jinping, China has made major achievements in economic and social development, and played an important role in international affairs. President Xi Jinping's historic state visit to Tajikistan last year has opened up new prospects for bilateral relations and elevated the strategic cooperation between Tajikistan and China to a new level. Both sides are actively implementing the outcomes of the visit while cooperation in various fields is flourishing. Tajikistan is willing to maintain close high-level exchanges with China and enhance strategic communication; strengthen cooperation in traditional fields such as trade, investment, agriculture and infrastructure development, and expand cooperation in emerging fields such as new energy, green industries and artificial intelligence; intensify people-to-people and cultural exchanges, and ensure the success of "Chinese Culture Day"; deepen cooperation on law enforcement and security; strengthen coordination and cooperation, and promote the Shanghai Cooperation Organization and the China-Central Asia mechanism to play a greater role.After the meeting, the two heads of state jointly witnessed the announcement and signing of multiple bilateral cooperation documents covering diplomacy, economy and trade, transportation, science and technology, and other fields.Cai Qi, Wang Yi, and others were present at the above events.
Xi Jinping Attends the Second China-Central Asia Summit and Delivers a Keynote Speech
On the afternoon of June 17, 2025 local time, the second China-Central Asia Summit was held at the Palace of Independence in Astana. Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev chaired the meeting. Chinese President Xi Jinping, Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov, Tajik President Emomali Rahmon, Turkmen President Serdar Berdimuhamedov and?Uzbek?President Shavkat Mirziyoyev?were present. The heads of state, in a friendly atmosphere, jointly reviewed the outcomes of China-Central Asia cooperation across various fields since the Xi'an Summit, and looked forward to future development. They unanimously agreed to carry forward the China-Central Asia Spirit, uphold everlasting good-neighborliness and friendship, and work together to make continuous?and new achievements in building a China-Central Asia community with a shared future.Xi Jinping took a group photo with the heads of state of the five Central Asian countries, then attended the summit and delivered a keynote speech titled?"Championing the China-Central Asia Spirit for High-Quality Cooperation in the Region".Xi Jinping noted that during their meeting in Xi'an two years ago, they jointly outlined the Xi'an Vision for China-Central Asia cooperation. Two years on, China and Central Asian countries have further deepened and substantiated Belt and Road cooperation. They?have made important progress in cooperation?across various fields.?The core framework of the China-Central Asia mechanism is largely in place.?The consensus at the first Summit has been implemented across the board. The path of their cooperation is steadily widening, and their?friendship is blooming ever more brightly.Xi Jinping stressed that their cooperation is rooted in more than 2,000 years of friendly exchanges, cemented by solidarity and mutual trust cultivated through more than three decades of diplomatic relations, and taken forward via openness and win-win cooperation of the new era.?Building on?their?collective efforts over the years, they?have forged a China-Central Asia Spirit of "mutual respect, mutual trust, mutual benefit, and mutual assistance for the joint pursuit of modernization through high-quality development".?They practice mutual respect and treat each other as equals. All countries, big or small, are equal. They handle issues through consultation and make decisions by consensus. They seek to deepen mutual trust and enhance mutual support. They firmly support each other in safeguarding independence, sovereignty, territorial integrity, and national dignity. They do not do anything harmful to the core interests of any party. They?pursue mutual benefit and win-win cooperation and strive for common development.?They?view each other as priority partners, and share development opportunities together. They?accommodate each other's interests, and work to build a win-win and symbiotic relationship.?They help each other in time of need and stand together through thick and thin. They support each other in choosing development paths suitable to their respective national conditions and in taking domestic matters into their own hands. They work together to address various risks and challenges, and uphold regional security and stability.?This China-Central Asia Spirit is an important guideline for their endeavor to carry forward friendship and cooperation from generation to generation. They should always uphold it and let it shine forever.Xi Jinping pointed out that today, unprecedented changes are unfolding at a faster pace across the globe, thrusting the world into a new state of heightened turbulence and volatility. A strong belief in fairness and justice and an unyielding commitment to mutual benefit and win-win cooperation are the only way to maintain world peace and achieve common development. There is no winner in tariff wars or trade wars. Unilateralism, protectionism and hegemonism will surely backfire while hurting others. History should move forward, not backward; and the world should be united, not divided. Humanity must not regress to the law of the jungle. Instead, countries should build a community with a shared future for mankind. China and Central Asian countries?should act on the China-Central Asia Spirit, enhance cooperation with renewed vigor and more practical measures, promote high-quality development of the Belt and Road Initiative, and forge ahead toward the goal of a community with a shared future for the region.First, China and Central Asian countries should stay committed to their fundamental goal of unity, and always trust and support each other. China consistently takes Central Asia as a priority in its neighborhood diplomacy. With a firm belief in an amicable, secure and prosperous neighborhood as well as a strong dedication to amity, sincerity, mutual benefit and inclusiveness, China interacts with Central Asian countries on the basis of equality and sincerity. China always wishes its neighbors well. The six countries will sign together a treaty on eternal good-neighborliness, friendship and cooperation to enshrine the principle of everlasting friendship in the form of law. This is a new landmark in the history of the relations between?the?six countries and a pioneering initiative in China's diplomatic engagement with its neighbors. It is a milestone for today and a foundation for tomorrow.Second, China and Central Asian countries should optimize their cooperation framework to make it more results-oriented, more efficient, and more deeply integrated. The six countries have agreed to designate 2025 and 2026 as the Years of High-Quality Development of China-Central Asia Cooperation. The six countries should focus their cooperation on smooth trade, industrial investment, connectivity, green mining, agricultural modernization and personnel exchanges, roll out more projects on the ground, and foster new quality productive forces. China has decided to establish three cooperation centers, i.e. on poverty reduction, on education exchange, and on desertification prevention and control, as well as a cooperation platform on smooth trade under the China-Central Asia cooperation framework. China will?support?Central Asian countries?in implementing?livelihood and development projects. China will also provide 3,000 training opportunities to Central Asian countries in the next two years.Third, China and Central Asian countries should?develop a security framework for peace, tranquility and solidarity. The six countries?should step up regional security governance, deepen law enforcement and security cooperation, jointly prevent and thwart extreme ideologies, and resolutely fight terrorism, separatism and extremism, so as to maintain peace and stability in the?region.?China will do its best to help Central Asian countries combat terrorism and transnational organized crime and safeguard cybersecurity and biosecurity.Fourth, China and Central Asian countries should cement the bonds of shared vision, mutual understanding and mutual affection between their peoples. China will enhance cooperation between legislatures, political parties, women, youth, media and think tanks with Central Asian countries, and conduct an in-depth exchange of governance experience. China is ready to set up more cultural centers, university branches and Luban Workshops in Central Asia to train more high-caliber talent for Central Asian countries.?China supports deepening subnational cooperation. China and Central Asian countries?will nurture heart-to-heart connections at central and subnational levels, between official and non-governmental actors, and from adjacent to broader areas.Fifth, China and Central Asian countries should uphold a fair and equitable international order and an equal and orderly world structure. The six countries should join hands to defend international fairness and justice, oppose hegemonism and power politics, and promote an equal and orderly multipolar world and a universally beneficial and inclusive economic globalization. This year marks the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, and the 80th anniversary of the founding of the United Nations (U.N.). In the strenuous times of war, Chinese and Central Asian peoples supported each other through adversity, and jointly made important contributions to the cause of justice of humanity.?The six countries should promote the correct view of history, defend the fruits of the victory of World War II, uphold the U.N.-centered international system, and provide more stability and certainty for world peace and development.Xi?Jinping finally pointed out that China is building a great modern socialist country in all respects and advancing the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation on all fronts through Chinese modernization. No matter how the international situation changes, China will remain unwavering in opening up to the outside world. China is ready to embrace higher-quality cooperation with Central Asian countries to deepen the integration of interests,?achieve common development and strive for new progress in China-Central Asia cooperation.The leaders of the five Central Asian countries, including?President of Kazakhstan?Kassym-Jomart Tokayev,?unanimously stated that under the outstanding leadership of President Xi Jinping, China has made?remarkable development achievements. They expressed their appreciation for China's comprehensive cooperation with Central Asian countries, which has brought valuable development opportunities to their?countries.?The China-Central Asia mechanism has become an important platform for promoting bilateral dialogue and cooperation, and advancing the economic and social development of Central Asian countries. In a world full of uncertainties, the strategic significance of the China-Central Asia mechanism has become even more prominent. China's prosperity and strength are delivering tangible benefits to neighboring countries. China is a strategic partner and a true friend that Central Asian countries can trust permanently.?The Central Asian countries highly value the model of mutual respect, equality, and mutually beneficial cooperation with China. They look forward to strengthening all-round cooperation with China, expanding?the scale of?trade and investment, advancing high-quality Belt and Road cooperation, and promoting?cooperation?in areas such as industry, agriculture, science and technology, infrastructure, new energy, and connectivity. They also look forward to enhancing?regional security coordination,?and intensifying?people-to-people exchanges in such fields as culture, education and tourism, so as to build?the China-Central Asia mechanism into a model of regional cooperation, share development and prosperity?together, jointly promote peace and stability, and build?a closer community with a shared future.?All parties highly commended China's constructive role in international and regional affairs and expressed active?support for the vision of building a community with a shared future for mankind and the three major global initiatives?put forth by President Xi Jinping. They also expressed their willingness to strengthen coordination and cooperation with China, firmly uphold free trade and the multilateral trading system, and jointly defend international fairness and justice.During the summit, President Xi Jinping and the heads of state of the five Central Asian countries signed the Astana Declaration of the Second China-Central Asia Summit and a treaty on eternal good-neighborliness, friendship and cooperation between the People's Republic of China and the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, the Republic of Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and the Republic of Uzbekistan.The summit also announced the signing of 12 cooperation documents regarding the?Belt and Road cooperation, facilitation of people-to-people exchanges, green minerals, smooth?trade, connectivity, industry, customs, and other sectors.?During the summit, China and the five Central Asian countries signed multiple sister-city agreements, bringing the total number of sister-city relationships between the two sides to over 100?pairs.Xi Jinping, together with the presidents?of the five Central Asian countries, attended the inauguration ceremony of the China-Central Asia Cooperation Centers on?Poverty Reduction, on Education Exchange, and on Desertification Prevention, as well as the?Cooperation Platform on Smooth Trade.All parties agreed that China will host the third China-Central Asia Summit in 2027.On the?evening, Xi Jinping attended a welcome banquet hosted by President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev?for the heads of state participating in the summit.Cai Qi, Wang Yi, and others?were present at?the above events.
Xi Jinping Meets with Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev
On the morning of June 17, 2025 local time, President Xi Jinping met with Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev?on the sidelines?of the second China-Central Asia Summit in Astana.President Xi?Jinping?noted that last year, he and President Shavkat Mirziyoyev?held meetings in Beijing and Astana?respectively, and made?strategic?plans?for the development of bilateral relations. China-Uzbekistan cooperation has been carried out across the board and with strong momentum. China is ready to align development strategies and experience sharing in governance with Uzbekistan, carry out more mutually beneficial cooperation projects to boost the development of both countries, and join hands to build a more substantive and dynamic China-Uzbekistan community with a shared future.Xi Jinping emphasized?that China and Uzbekistan should?introduce more measures?for?trade liberalization and facilitation, expand the scale of bilateral trade and investment, and advance the high-quality construction of the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway to foster a multidimensional connectivity network. The two sides should?scale?up practical cooperation in emerging areas such as artificial intelligence, new energy, smart agriculture, and public health. Both sides should actively?promote?the establishment of cultural centers in each other's countries, ensure the success of the second Forum on Cooperation between?100 Universities, continuously?strengthen?cooperation in poverty reduction,?and?enhance people-to-people ties.?The two sides should continue to?deepen law enforcement and security cooperation, jointly combat the "three?forces" of terrorism, separatism and extremism, and work hand in hand to address new threats and challenges, so as to safeguard regional peace and stability. Both countries?should enhance coordination on multilateral platforms such as the China-Central Asia mechanism and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, jointly uphold international fairness and justice, and safeguard the global economic and trade order.Shavkat Mirziyoyev?said that President Xi Jinping is an outstanding statesman?in the world, who has led China in implementing highly effective domestic and foreign policies, achieving remarkable results in economic and social development. China's economy has become a key engine of the global economy.?No major issue in today's world can be resolved without China's efforts.?He described?Uzbekistan and China as close as brothers, adding that?frequent exchanges at all levels and robust cooperation in?various fields?have brought?bilateral relations to the highest level in history. Uzbekistan cherishes its friendly relations?with China and appreciates?China's long-standing, selfless support for Uzbekistan's?economic and social development. Uzbekistan will remain firm in its commitment to the one-China principle.?Uzbekistan is willing to strengthen exchanges with China on governance?experience, and learn from?China's successful experience in poverty alleviation. Uzbekistan also seeks to expand the scale of trade and investment, strengthen?cooperation in high?and new technology, connectivity, agriculture, green energy?and other sectors, and promote the high-quality development of bilateral relations.?Uzbekistan is?ready?to strengthen law enforcement and security cooperation with China and resolutely combat the "three?forces"?of terrorism, separatism and extremism.?The Uzbek side highly appreciates the three major global initiatives put forth by President Xi?Jinping, which carry significant?relevance?in today's world. Uzbekistan is willing to work closely with China to implement these initiatives, jointly uphold the purposes and principles of the United Nations?Charter, safeguard international fairness and justice, and advance?the?cause of?progress in?world?peace and development.The two heads of state exchanged views on the current situation in the Middle East. Xi Jinping stated that Israel's military action against Iran has sharply escalated tensions in the Middle East, and?China is deeply concerned?about this. China opposes any actions that infringe upon?the sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity of other countries. Military conflict is not the?way to solve problems, and the escalation of regional situations?is?not in?the common interests of the international community. All parties should work to de-escalate the conflict as soon as possible and avoid further escalation?of the tensions. China is ready to work with all parties to play a constructive role in restoring peace and stability in the Middle East.After the meeting, the two heads of state jointly witnessed the announcement and signing of a bilateral protocol regarding?Uzbekistan's accession to the World Trade Organization.Cai Qi, Wang Yi, and others?were present at?the above events.
Xi Jinping Meets with Turkmen President Serdar Berdimuhamedov
On the morning of June 17, 2025 local time, President Xi Jinping met with Turkmen President Serdar Berdimuhamedov on the sidelines of the second China-Central Asia Summit in Astana.Xi Jinping noted that China and Turkmenistan enjoy solid political trust, strong desire for cooperation, and great complementarity. China is ready to work with Turkmenistan to fully unleash cooperation potential and comprehensively expand the depth, breadth and scale of bilateral cooperation based on mutual respect and win-win cooperation?to build a China-Turkmenistan community with a shared future. Both sides should implement the strategic synergy between the Belt and Road Initiative and the initiative to revive the Great Silk Road, scale up natural gas cooperation, expand cooperation in non-resource fields, optimize trade structure, and enhance regional connectivity. On the basis of holding culture years in each other's countries, the two sides should organize more people-to-people exchange events, accelerate the establishment of cultural centers in each other's countries and promote people-to-people bonds. Both countries should further strengthen cooperation on law enforcement, security and defense, jointly combat the "three forces" of terrorism, separatism and extremism, and promote the level of cybersecurity cooperation.Xi Jinping emphasized that China will stay committed to fostering an amicable, secure and prosperous neighborhood, and the principle of amity, sincerity, mutual benefit and inclusiveness, and take high-quality Belt and Road cooperation as the main platform to work with neighboring countries, including Turkmenistan, to build a better future. China supports Turkmenistan's accession to the World Trade Organization and its successful hosting of the Fifth Foreign Ministers' Meeting among the Neighboring Countries of Afghanistan, and is glad to see Turkmenistan, as a permanently neutral country, play a greater constructive role in international affairs. China is ready to enhance coordination and cooperation with Turkmenistan on international and regional issues, jointly uphold the multilateral trading system and safeguard the common interests of the Global South.Serdar Berdimuhamedov expressed his delight in meeting with President Xi Jinping during the China-Central Asia Summit, and expressed the belief that the summit will not only promote cooperation between Central Asian countries and China but also enhance bilateral cooperation between Turkmenistan and China. The comprehensive and in-depth development of Turkmenistan-China relations holds key strategic significance. Turkmenistan is willing to fully expand cooperation with China, increase natural gas exports to China, deepen cooperation in non-resource sectors such as machinery manufacturing and textiles, strengthen connectivity, promote people-to-people exchanges in education and culture, intensify law enforcement and security cooperation, and enhance coordination and cooperation with China on multilateral platforms such as the United Nations to uphold international fairness and justice.After the meeting, the two heads of state jointly witnessed the announcement and signing?of the intergovernmental economic and technical cooperation agreement between the two countries.Cai Qi, Wang Yi, and others were present at the above events.
Xi Jinping Meets with Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov
On the morning of June 17, 2025 local time, President Xi Jinping met with Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov?on the sidelines of the second China-Central Asia Summit?in Astana.Xi Jinping pointed out that since the establishment of diplomatic relations?33 years?ago, the China-Kyrgyzstan relationship has developed by leaps and bounds and is at its best in history. Xi Jinping said that his?fruitful meeting?with President Sadyr Japarov in Beijing in?February?this year?resulted in a series of important common understandings, injecting new strong momentum into bilateral cooperation. China is ready to work with Kyrgyzstan to further align development strategies, render mutual support on issues concerning each other’s core interests and major concerns, and uphold common and long-term interests.Xi Jinping emphasized that cooperation between China and Kyrgyzstan holds great potential. Both sides should expand trade and investment?and deepen financial cooperation;?improve connectivity networks and promote the construction of the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway?with high quality;?broaden cooperation in emerging fields?and?cultivate?new growth drivers in clean energy, green minerals, artificial intelligence and other aspects;?deepen exchanges in culture, tourism, education, health and other areas, and implement?more projects that benefit the people. Both China and Kyrgyzstan are beneficiaries of economic globalization and should jointly oppose unilateralism, firmly uphold international trade and economic order, and promote the building of a more just and equitable?global governance system. As successive rotating presidents?of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization?(SCO) and the hosts?of SCO?summits, China and Kyrgyzstan are willing to support each other and jointly work for greater?development of the SCO.President Sadyr Japarov said that under the outstanding leadership of President Xi Jinping, China has been striving forward along the path of prosperity and strength, achieving remarkable development accomplishments and playing a key leading role on the international stage. Kyrgyzstan attaches great importance to developing relations with China and cherishes the strategic partnership characterized by mutual respect, equality, mutual benefit, good-neighborliness and friendship. The Kyrgyz side firmly supports the Chinese side's position on issues concerning China's core interests, steadfastly pursues the one-China principle, opposes all forms of "Taiwan independence", and rejects any forces' interference?in China's internal affairs. China is Kyrgyzstan's largest trade and investment partner. Kyrgyzstan welcomes more Chinese enterprises to invest and do business in the country, and is willing to jointly implement projects such as the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway with China, and strengthen cooperation in energy, green minerals and other fields to better benefit the people of both countries. The Kyrgyz side actively supports the three major global initiatives put forth by President Xi Jinping and is willing to work with China to implement these initiatives, and enhance?coordination and cooperation within the United Nations, the SCO, and the China-Central Asia mechanism, so as to promote security, stability, development and prosperity in the region and the world.After the meeting, the two heads of state jointly witnessed the announcement and signing of multiple bilateral cooperation documents covering agriculture, customs, science and technology, media, and other fields.Cai Qi, Wang Yi, and others were present at the above events.