On November 22, President Xi Jinping met with Kazakh Prime Minister Sajintayev at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.

       Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Kazakh Prime Minister Sajintayev in the Great Hall of the People on the 22nd.

       Xi Jinping asked Sajintayev to convey his sincere greetings to President Nazarbayev. Xi stressed that I have maintained close contacts with President Nazarbayev, reached many important consensus and jointly led the development of China-Kazakhstan relations. With the joint efforts of the governments of the two countries, these consensus are being firmly implemented. As a friendly neighbor and comprehensive strategic partner, China attaches great importance to the   development of relations with Kazakhstan, agrees with the people-centered development concept of Kazakhstan, and firmly supports the people of Kazakhstan in their development path in line with their national conditions.

       Xi Jinping pointed out that this year I proposed the "one belt and one road" initiative 5th anniversary. In the past 5 years, the "one belt and one way" cooperation has benefited the people of various countries along the route, and has injected new kinetic energy into the development of the world economy. We appreciate Kazakhstan's firm support and active participation in the "one belt and one way" cooperation. China and Kazakhstan have a solid foundation and broad prospects for building "one belt and one road". Next, the two sides should focus on strengthening policy coordination, implementing the new economic policy of the Silk Road Economic Belt and the "Bright Road", and planning cooperation in various fields.

       Sajintayev first conveyed President Nazarbayev's cordial greetings to President Xi Jinping. Sajintayev said that China is Kazakhstan's friendly neighbor, close friend and strategic partner. Kazakhstan highly appreciates President Xi Jinping's Silk Road Economic Belt initiative in Kazakhstan five years ago. This great initiative is of great significance for strengthening regional interconnection, meeting global challenges, maintaining world security and stability, and promoting common growth and prosperity. President Xi Jinping likened China's economy to the sea. Kazakhstan hopes that Kazakhstan and China will cooperate in this ship sailing in the sea of China's economy.

       Yang Jiechi, Wang Yi and He Lifeng attended the meeting.

       Source: People's Daily