Trust, guarantee – Key words of ChinaKazakhstan ties over past 3 decades: envoy

“Strong mutual trust,” “reciprocal security guarantees,” and “a complete settlement of the border issue” are the three key phrases that have defined the major achievements of ChinaKazakhstan relations over the past three decades, Kazakh Ambassador to China Shakhrat Nuryshev told the Global Times at a meeting with the press on Friday.

This year carries unique significance for both countries as it marks the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties, while domestically, the Communist Party of China (CPC) held its 20th National Congress, and Kazakhstan will hold its presidential elections in November.