Xi Jinping Holds Talks with President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev
On the afternoon of June 16, 2025 local time, President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev held talks with President Xi Jinping at the Presidential Palace in Astana.Xi Jinping pointed out that China-Kazakhstan relations have withstood the test of changing international circumstances?and have remained strong and enjoyed robust growth. This is attributed to the geographical advantage of being connected by mountains?and rivers?and the time-honored friendship between the two peoples, but it is also?an inevitable?choice made by both countries to pursue?common development. In recent years, under the joint planning of the two heads of state, the China-Kazakhstan community with a shared future has become more substantial and enriched in dimensions, continuously delivering tangible outcomes that benefit people's livelihoods and significantly enhancing the sense of gain among the two peoples. China always views and develops its relations with Kazakhstan from a strategic and long-term perspective and is ready to work with Kazakhstan to contribute more to regional and global peace and development with?the stability and positive energy of China-Kazakhstan relations.Xi Jinping emphasized that both China and Kazakhstan are at crucial stages of their respective development and revitalization, and the two countries should work together to advance all-round cooperation. First, the two sides should steer the development of bilateral relations with high-level strategic mutual trust. The two sides should continue to firmly support each other on issues related to?their core interests and major concerns, advance the synergy of development strategies, serve as a strong backing for each other in a volatile world, and provide mutual support in their respective?development and revitalization. Second, the two sides should upgrade bilateral cooperation through high-quality Belt and Road cooperation. The two sides should consolidate the strengths of?traditional cooperation in trade, investment, and energy, advance the construction of cross-border railway projects and the renovation of port infrastructure, enhance connectivity, expand cooperation in high and new technologies, and promote green and sustainable development. Third, the two sides should safeguard the peace and stability of?both countries?through comprehensive security cooperation. This includes expanding law enforcement, security, and defense exchanges, jointly combating the "three forces" of terrorism, separatism and extremism, and deepening cooperation in emergency management as well as?disaster prevention and mitigation. Fourth, the two sides should strengthen the foundation of China-Kazakhstan friendship?through diversified people-to-people exchanges. The two sides should ensure the?success of the China Tourism Year in Kazakhstan, and encourage greater exchanges among youth, media, and think tanks, as well as?at the sub-national level.Xi Jinping pointed out that in the face of the international situation intertwined with changes and chaos, China and Kazakhstan should firmly uphold the international system with the United Nations at its core and the international order based on international law, practice true multilateralism, and unequivocally safeguard the common interests of developing countries. China highly commends Kazakhstan for the extensive preparations it has made for the second China-Central Asia Summit and is confident that the summit will write?a new chapter in cooperation between China and Central Asian countries. Meanwhile, as the rotating president of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), China is ready to work with all member states to take the Tianjin Summit this year as an opportunity to make the SCO more substantive and stronger, and demonstrate new progress, new breakthroughs, and a new outlook.Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said that China is Kazakhstan's friendly neighbor, close friend, and trustworthy partner. The permanent comprehensive strategic partnership between Kazakhstan and China is entering a new golden era, contributing to the sustainable economic and social development of both countries and bringing benefits to the?two?peoples. It serves as a model for state-to-state relations.?Kazakhstan and China share a strong political will to enhance cooperation and have always supported each other on issues concerning?their respective core interests such as?sovereignty?and?security, regardless of changes in the international landscape. Under the?wise?leadership of President Xi Jinping, great?achievements?have been made?in the cause of?socialism with Chinese characteristics for a?new era. The Kazakh side?is sincerely glad for these achievements and firmly believes that China will continue to make even greater development achievements.?Kazakhstan is ready to deepen strategic mutual trust and all-round mutually beneficial cooperation with China to elevate bilateral relations to a new level. The two countries should jointly advance?high-quality Belt and Road cooperation,?expand cooperation?in areas such as trade, investment, industry, agriculture, energy, and transportation, and?strengthen people-to-people exchanges in culture, education, sports, tourism, and other fields.?Kazakhstan highly appreciates and actively supports China's commitment and efforts to uphold international fairness and justice, and is willing to continue close cooperation?and mutual support?with China within?multilateral frameworks including the United Nations, the SCO, BRICS, the China-Central Asia mechanism, and the Conference on Interaction and Confidence?Building Measures in Asia, to?make the international order more just and equitable.After?the talks, the two heads of state jointly witnessed the exchange of more than ten bilateral cooperation documents, covering areas such as trade, investment, science and technology, customs, tourism, and media.Cai Qi, Wang Yi, and others were present at?the above?events.
Xi Jinping Arrives in Astana to Attend the Second China-Central Asia Summit
At noon on June 16, 2025?local time, President Xi Jinping arrived in Astana by special?plane to attend?the second China-Central Asia Summit?at the invitation of President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.Kazakh Air Defense Forces?sent fighter jets to escort Xi Jinping's plane after it entered the country's airspace.When arrived at Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport in Astana,?Xi Jinping was warmly welcomed by?President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, who led Head of the Presidential Administration Aibek Dadebay, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Murat Nurtleu, Assistant to the President for External Affairs?Erzhan Kazykhan, Mayor of Astana Zhenis Makhmuduly Kassymbek, and other senior officials. Young Kazakh women dressed in splendid attire?presented flowers to Xi?Jinping. The guard?of honor?lined up on both sides of the blue carpet,?paying tribute, while Kazakh children holding the national flags of China and Kazakhstan warmly welcomed?Xi?Jinping's visit. Accompanied by Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, Xi?Jinping?watched the march-past of the guard of honor, during which helicopters?with?the national flags of both China and Kazakhstan flew over the airport.?In?the VIP lounge of the airport, the two heads of state jointly enjoyed a cultural performance by Kazakh children.Cai Qi, Wang Yi and other members of the entourage arrived on the same plane.Chinese Ambassador to Kazakhstan Han Chunlin also greeted the delegation at the airport.When Xi Jinping's motorcade drove from the airport to the hotel, representatives from Chinese enterprises and students gathered along the streets to warmly welcome President Xi?Jinping's visit?by holding red banners that read "Warmly Welcome President Xi Jinping!"?and "Long Live China-Kazakhstan Friendship!"
Xi Jinping and President of the Republic of the Congo Denis Sassou Nguesso Respectively Send Congratulatory Letters to the Ministerial Meeting of Coordinators on the Implementation of the Follow-up Actions of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation
On June 11, 2025, President Xi Jinping and President of the Republic of the Congo Denis Sassou Nguesso?respectively sent?congratulatory letters?to the Ministerial Meeting of Coordinators on the Implementation of the Follow-up Actions of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), and extended warm congratulations to the convening of the meeting.Xi Jinping pointed out?that since its establishment 25 years ago, the FOCAC?has strongly driven?the flourishing development of China-Africa cooperation and become a model for solidarity and cooperation in?the Global South. Xi Jinping?recalled that in September last year, at the FOCAC Beijing Summit, he?and African leaders?unanimously?agreed?to jointly advance modernization?that is just and equitable, open and win-win and eco-friendly, puts the people first, features diversity and inclusiveness, and is underpinned by peace and security, and to take ten partnership actions, steering China-Africa relations into a new stage of building an all-weather China-Africa community with a shared future for the new era. Thanks to the concerted efforts of both sides, the implementation of the outcomes?of the Summit?has already yielded a number of encouraging early harvests. The two sides have also reached a consensus on organizing?the China-Africa Year of People-to-People Exchanges?in 2026.?Xi Jinping expressed the belief that this will inject new vitality into?China-Africa friendly cooperation.Xi Jinping emphasized that the current international landscape is marked by intertwined changes and turbulence. China remains committed to creating?new opportunities for the world through the?new achievements in Chinese modernization, and providing new momentum for Africa and other Global South partners through China's big market. Through the?entry into agreements?on economic?partnership for shared?development, China implements?zero-tariff measures of granting 53 African countries having diplomatic relations with China zero-tariff treatment for 100 percent tariff lines, and facilitates?greater access for exports from Africa's least developed countries to China. China is ready to work with the African side to further?implement the ten partnership actions, strengthen cooperation in key areas such as green industries, e-commerce and payment, science and technology, and artificial intelligence, deepen cooperation in such fields as security, finance, and the rule of law, and jointly promote high-quality development of China-Africa cooperation.Xi Jinping pointed out that openness and cooperation?are?the right path forward, and mutual benefit is the shared aspiration of the people. Joint efforts by China and Africa to advance modernization will strongly promote solidarity and cooperation in?the Global South and open up brighter?prospects for the cause of peace and development?around the world. He expressed hope that both sides will continue to advance the implementation of?the outcomes of the Summit with?solid efforts, carefully plan the future development of the FOCAC, and work hand in hand to build an?all-weather China-Africa community with a shared future?for the new era, contributing the strength of China and Africa to the building of a community with a shared future for mankind.In his congratulatory?letter, President Denis Sassou Nguesso?said?that since the convening of the FOCAC Beijing Summit, Africa-China strategic and practical cooperation has yielded fruitful results. This Ministerial Meeting?of Coordinators?coincides with the 25th anniversary of the establishment of the FOCAC. He pledged to make?all-out?efforts?and work unwaveringly with President Xi Jinping to make greater progress in building an Africa-China community with a shared future and to enhance the well-being of the people on both sides. As the African co-chair of the FOCAC, the Republic of the Congo is will?work with China and other Global South countries to strengthen cooperation under the Belt and Road Initiative, jointly build a multipolar world free from unilateralism and protectionism, and usher in a new era of universally beneficial and inclusive globalization.
President Xi Jinping Speaks with U.S. President Donald J. Trump on the Phone
On the evening of June 5, President Xi Jinping took a phone call from U.S. President Donald J. Trump.President Xi pointed out that recalibrating the direction of the giant ship of China-U.S. relations requires us to take the helm and set the right course. It is particularly important to steer clear of the various disturbances and disruptions. At the suggestion of the U.S. side, the two countries' lead officials recently held an economic and trade meeting in Geneva. It marked an important step forward in resolving the relevant issues through dialogue and consultation, and was welcomed by both societies and the international community. It proved that dialogue and cooperation is the only right choice. The two sides need to make good use of the economic and trade consultation mechanism already in place, and seek win-win results in the spirit of equality and respect for each other's concerns. The Chinese side is sincere about this, and at the same time has its principles. The Chinese always honor and deliver what has been promised. Both sides should make good on the agreement reached in Geneva. In fact, China has been seriously and earnestly executing the agreement. The U.S. side should acknowledge the progress already made, and remove the negative measures taken against China. The two sides should enhance communication in such fields as foreign affairs, economy and trade, military, and law enforcement to build consensus, clear up misunderstandings, and strengthen cooperation.President Xi emphasized that the United States must handle the Taiwan question with prudence, so that the fringe separatists bent on "Taiwan independence" will not be able to drag China and America into the dangerous terrain of confrontation and even conflict.?President Trump said that he has great respect for President Xi, and the U.S.-China relationship is very important. The U.S. wants the Chinese economy to do very well. The U.S. and China working together can get a lot of great things done. The U.S. will honor the one-China policy. The meeting in Geneva was very successful, and produced a good deal. The U.S. will work with China to execute the deal. The U.S. loves to have Chinese students coming to study in America.President Xi welcomed President Trump to visit China again, for which President Trump expressed heartfelt appreciation. The two Presidents agreed that their teams should continue implementing the Geneva agreement and hold another round of meeting as soon as possible.?
Xi Jinping Sends a Congratulatory Message to President-elect of the Republic of Korea Lee Jae-myung
On June 4, 2025, President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory message to Lee Jae-myung on his election as President of the Republic of Korea (ROK).Xi Jinping?pointed out that China and the ROK are important neighbors and cooperation partners. Over the past 33 years since the establishment of diplomatic?relations, the two countries have risen above?the differences in ideology and social systems, moved forward hand in hand?and helped each other succeed, achieving steady and sound growth in bilateral relations. This has not only enhanced the well-being of the two peoples but also made positive contributions?to regional peace, stability, development and prosperity.Xi Jinping stressed that he attaches great importance to the development of China-ROK relations. In the world?today,?profound changes unseen in a century?are unfolding at an accelerating pace?and destabilizing factors?in international and regional situations are increasing.?Noting?that both China and the ROK are major countries in the world?and the region, Xi Jinping said that?China is ready to work with the ROK to stay true to the original aspiration of establishing diplomatic relations, stay committed to the direction of good-neighborliness and friendship, stick to?the goal of mutual benefit?and win-win outcomes, and continuously advance the China-ROK strategic cooperative partnership to?bring more?benefits to the two peoples.
Xi Jinping Meets with Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko
On the morning of June 4, 2025, President Xi Jinping met with Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko?at?Zhongnanhai.Xi?Jinping congratulated Aleksandr Lukashenko?again on his reelection as President of Belarus. Xi Jinping pointed out that China and Belarus?are true friends and good partners. The two countries have always treated?each other with sincerity and?engaged each other with?trust.?Noting that China and Belarus share enduring traditional friendship, unshakable political mutual trust and?comprehensively advancing cooperation in all fields, Xi?Jinping?said China always views and develops its relations with Belarus from a strategic and long-term perspective.?China is?ready?to work with Belarus to ensure the steady and sustained growth of bilateral relations and mutually beneficial cooperation.?Both sides should further strengthen coordination and cooperation within multilateral frameworks such as the United Nations and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, jointly oppose hegemonic, domineering and bullying acts,?and uphold? international fairness and justice.Aleksandr Lukashenko?said that this is his 15th visit to China, and on each occasion,?he has truly felt the profound friendship extended by the Chinese side.?Belarus thanked?for China's long-standing strong support and assistance, and has?high-degree?trust in China. Belarus will remain committed to developing its relations with China and actively advancing cooperation?with China. In international affairs, China has firmly upheld multilateralism, opposed unilateralism and sanctions and?pressure, and set an example for the world. Belarus deeply admires this and is willing to work with China to jointly defend?international fairness and justice.Wang Yi attended the meeting.
Xi Jinping Sends Congratulatory Letter to the 20th Western China International Fair
On May 25, 2025, President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory letter to the 20th Western China International Fair.Xi Jinping pointed out that the fair this year focuses on expanding high-level opening up, deepening regional exchanges and cooperation, as well as boosting the development of a modern industrial system. The fair plays an important role in promoting the forging of a new development paradigm and high-quality Belt and Road cooperation, and provides an effective platform for countries around the world to share the development opportunities in China's western region.Xi Jinping stressed that unity fosters shared success and cooperation drives common progress. Xi Jinping said that China is willing to take the fair as an opportunity to further enhance understanding, strengthen friendship, and deepen cooperation with friends from all countries, and work together to uphold the multilateral trading system and ensure stable, unimpeded global industrial and supply chains, injecting new impetus into the prosperity and development of the world economy.The 20th Western China International Fair opened on the same day in Chengdu, Sichuan Province, with the theme "Deepen Reform for More Momentum, Expand Openness for Greater Growth". The fair was hosted by the People's Government of Sichuan Province.