New energy anticipated following president’s trip
their highest level ever, and the bilateral cooperation acts as a model to showcase, Nuryshev said.
Nur yshev said Kazakhstan can play a key role in the Belt and Road Initiative, which was proposed by China, as it has an important strategic Eurasian geographic location. Further, its vast territory makes the country a key bridge between Europe and Asia.
He said the cooperation continues to expand and bilateral trade increased this year while cultural cooperation is actively expanding.
The Astana World Expo 2017 in the Kazakh capital opens on Saturday, and over 500 Chinese enterprises from over 24 provinces, autonomous regions or provincial level cities are expected to participate, according to the China Council for the Promo- tion of International Trade.
The Kazakh expo organizers declared this past Monday as China National Pavilion Day. The China pavilion hosted various activities, such as a forum about China-Kazakh energy and tourism cooperation, an exhibition of Terracotta Warriors and many other cultural and commercial events.
Nuryshev said the Expo organization, along with the Kazakhstan Embassy to China and Chinese authorities have worked together to ensure the participating Chinese governments and companies have no problems.
“I hope by hosting the Astana World Expo 2017, Kazakhstan can become better understood by different regions in China, and then can establish direct contact with each other,” Nuryshev said. “And by introducing the green technology from China and having more tourists, the comprehensive strategic partner relationship of China and Kazakhstan will continue strengthening.”