Spokesperson: China, Central Asia to draw new blueprint for future cooperation

At an upcoming summit, China and Central Asian countries plan to deepen cooperation, expand the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), and build a stronger shared future. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said Central Asia, where the BRI was first proposed, is now a leader in high-quality collaboration. All five Central Asian nations have signed BRI deals with China, leading to major projects like oil and gas pipelines, highways, and a new railway, improving regional connectivity. Trade between China and Central Asia reached a record $94 billion in 2024, more than double the 2013 level. Cooperation now also includes digital economy, green development, and cultural exchanges, such as visa-free travel and educational programs like the Luban Workshops.

Credit: CGTN