Kazakh parliamentarians, Zhejiang Province authorities discuss cooperation promotion
The Kazakh parliamentary delegation held a meeting with the authorities of China’s Zhejiang Province discussing prospects for boosting Kazakh-Chinese cooperation, Kazinform News Agency correspondent reports.
Kazakh Senate Speaker Maulen Ashimbayev and Zhejiang Province governor Wang Hao discussed tasks of exploring trade and economic potential, enhancing cultural and humanitarian ties as well as interregional interaction.
Greater trade and economic cooperation between Kazakhstan and China is also to contribute to promotion of interregional interaction. Being chamber deputies, representing the interests of the Kazakh regions, the Senators could make a considerable contribution to enhancing interaction between Kazakh regions and Chinese provinces. Many cities and regions of Kazakhstan already enjoy twin-city relations with Chinese provinces. Our today’s delegation includes Senators from Abai and Zhetysu regions, bordering with China. We’re interested in further developing close cooperation, said Ashimbayev.
In turn, Zhejiang Province governor Wang Hao also pointed out the importance and mutual benefits from greater regional partnership and sharing work experiences between both countries’ regions.
As part of the visit to Hangzhou city, the Kazakhstani parliamentarians also got familiarized with the operations of China’s IT companies.
In 2023, Zhejiang Province’s GDP stood at 8.25 trillion yuan (around $1.15trl), with private businesses generating over 70% of the province’s tax revenues and contributing almost 70% of the GDP.
Earlier, Senate Speaker Ashimbayev met with the Chinese expert community.
