President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has arrived in Shanghai on a working visit at the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping, the Akorda press service reported. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Kursiv Media.
Talks between the two heads of state are scheduled for July 16. In addition, Tokayev will take part in a roundtable with heads of leading Chinese companies.
On July 17, the President of Kazakhstan will speak at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference WAIC. The event will be held under the theme "Partnership in Artificial Intelligence for a Bright Future."
Earlier, Kursiv reported that Kassym-Jomart Tokayev had a telephone conversation with US President Donald Trump. The sides discussed economic and political cooperation, implementation of agreements reached during Tokayev's visit to Washington, as well as issues of international security and non-proliferation of nuclear weapons.
Significance of the Visit
This visit, within the framework of strategic partnership between Kazakhstan and China, aims to strengthen bilateral relations. Tokayev's trip to Shanghai may give new impetus to expanding ties with Chinese business circles and international cooperation in the field of artificial intelligence.
Additional Information
According to Akorda, the signing of bilateral documents is planned during the visit. It is also expected that Tokayev will present Kazakhstan's achievements in digital transformation and initiatives for the development of artificial intelligence at the WAIC conference.
Earlier, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev had a telephone conversation with US President Donald Trump. The sides discussed economic and political cooperation, implementation of agreements reached during Tokayev's visit to Washington, as well as issues of international security and non-proliferation of nuclear weapons.
Conclusion
Tokayev's visit to Shanghai is an important step in Kazakhstan's foreign policy. It allows strengthening bilateral cooperation and developing joint responses to global challenges.