Chinese President Xi Jinping and Tajik President Emomali Rahmon held bilateral talks in Astana on Tuesday, marking a significant step in cross-regional cooperation during the second China-Central Asia Summit. The meeting underscored shared commitments to security coordination, economic collaboration, and cultural exchanges between the two nations.
Held on the sidelines of the multilateral summit in Kazakhstan's capital, the discussion focused on implementing joint infrastructure projects under the Belt and Road Initiative. Analysts suggest the talks may pave the way for enhanced energy partnerships, particularly in hydropower development and mineral resource management.
The leaders reaffirmed their stance on combating transnational security challenges while emphasizing people-to-people exchanges through expanded educational partnerships. This diplomatic engagement comes as Central Asian nations increasingly seek balanced international partnerships amid evolving global economic dynamics.
