The Shandong Academy of Agricultural Sciences in China and the National Agrarian Research and Education Center (NAROC) of the Ministry of Agriculture in Kazakhstan formalized a memorandum of cooperation on January 29, the Ministry of Agriculture reported. This collaborative step aims to bolster ties between China and Central Asian nations, fostering exchanges under the Belt and Road Initiative.
The memorandum's scope includes facilitating the exchange of experience and knowledge between the Chinese Academy and NAROC. It establishes a framework for joint research projects, along with organizing seminars and conferences for shared insights.
The "One Belt - One Road" initiative holds strategic significance for economic development and trade between Kazakhstan and China. The memorandum reflects the commitment of both parties to deepen agricultural cooperation, aligning with the overarching goals of this initiative.
The signed memorandum paves the way for developing specific programs and projects for joint research and experience sharing in agricultural sciences and technology. Both countries express their intent to leverage scientific resources collaboratively for conducting impactful joint research initiatives.
Kazakhstan-China Relations
Diplomatic relations between the Republic of Kazakhstan and the People's Republic of China were established on January 3, 1992. With representations such as the Embassy of Kazakhstan in Beijing, consulate generals in Hong Kong, Shanghai, and Xian, and a Passport-Visa service agency in Urumqi, the nations maintain strong diplomatic ties.
Key milestones include the Treaty of Good-Neighborliness, Friendship, and Cooperation signed on December 23, 2002, and the Joint Declaration on the Establishment and Development of Strategic Partnership on July 4, 2005. The constructive and open dialogue at the highest levels has laid a solid foundation for long-term cooperation.
Operational since 2004, the Kazakhstan-China Cooperation Committee and the Interregional Cooperation Forum facilitate collaboration across various sectors. The Kazakhstan-China Business Council, a vital platform for business communities, has witnessed substantial growth in trade, economic, and investment cooperation.
Railway and automobile transportation between Kazakhstan and China, marked by entry points like "Dostyk – Alashankou" and "Altynkol – Khorgos," underscores the thriving connectivity between the two nations.
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