Chinese and Kazakh leaders have met to discuss bilateral
relations, cooperation between the two nations' parliaments and to
exchange views on issues of common concern.
A Chinese delegation, headed by He Luli, vice chairwoman of the
Standing Committee of the National People's Congress (NPC), paid a
visit to Kazakhstan at an invitation of the Upper House of the
Kazakh Parliament on September 10-13.
During the visit, He met with Speaker of the Upper House of the
Parliament Kasymzhomart Tokaev, Prime Minister Karim Masimov and
Sergey Dyachenko, Deputy Chairman of the Majilis (lower house) of
Parliament.
Both sides agreed that China-Kazakhstan relations have developed
rapidly since the two countries established diplomatic relations 15
years ago. The two nations have established close cooperation in
politics, economy, security and culture.
They agreed that Chinese President Hu Jintao's visit to
Kazakhstan in August injected a new impetus to the development of
bilateral relations.
The two nations agreed that China's NPC and Kazakh Parliament
will further enhance exchanges and cooperation at all levels and
through all channels.
The Kazakh side said developing relations with China is a
priority of its diplomatic policies and it will strive to
consolidate and promote the development of Kazakhstan and China's
strategic partnership.
Kazakhstan adheres to the one-China policy and will unswervingly
support China's stance on Taiwan and its efforts to safeguard
national unity. Kazakhstan is ready to strengthen cooperation with
China to fight the "evil forces" of separatism, extremism and
terrorism to safeguard regional peace, security and stability.
(Xinhua News Agency September 14, 2007)
