Chinese and Kazakh Presidents Extend Congratulations on Launch of Kazakhstan Tourism Year in China

Beijing, The Gulf Observer: On Friday, Chinese President Xi Jinping and his Kazakh counterpart, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, extended congratulatory messages on the commencement of the Kazakhstan Tourism Year in China for the year 2024.

President Xi Jinping emphasized the significance of cultural exchanges and tourism cooperation as pivotal links between the peoples of China and Kazakhstan. He highlighted the upward trajectory of people-to-people exchanges between the two nations, citing milestones such as the mutual visa exemption agreement, the establishment of mutual cultural centers, the Luban Workshop, and increasing youth exchanges. President Xi expressed optimism that leveraging the Tourism Year would deepen tourism cooperation, foster closer people-to-people ties, and contribute to further strengthening China-Kazakhstan relations, aiming for another era akin to the “golden 30 years.” He underscored the importance of jointly constructing a China-Kazakhstan community with a shared future.

President Tokayev reiterated the enduring friendship between Kazakhstan and China as friendly neighbors, emphasizing the deepening political mutual trust between the two nations. He highlighted Kazakhstan’s rich history, culture, and captivating natural landscapes, coupled with the warm hospitality of its people, as key attractions for Chinese tourists. President Tokayev pledged to organize a series of activities throughout the Tourism Year to offer Chinese tourists comprehensive insights into Kazakhstan, further solidifying the bonds of friendship between the two countries.

The messages exchanged between the two leaders underscored the shared commitment to enhancing tourism cooperation and fostering deeper people-to-people exchanges, affirming the enduring friendship and strategic partnership between China and Kazakhstan.