Xi meets Kazakh president Tokayev

BEIJING - President Xi Jinping stressed on Saturday the significance of China-Kazakhstan relations to regional and world peace and stability.

Xi made the remarks when meeting with visiting Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev who attended the opening of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics.

Noting an independent, safe, stable and prosperous Kazakhstan is in the common interests of the people of China and Kazakhstan, Xi said China firmly supports Kazakhstan in safeguarding its independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity, and believes it has the ability to safeguard national security and social stability.

"China will always be Kazakhstan's reliable friend and firm partner, and is ready to help Kazakhstan maintain stability, develop economy and improve people's livelihood," Xi said.

Hailing the continuous improvement of bilateral relationship since the two countries established diplomatic ties 30 years ago, Xi expressed the hope that the two sides will work together and usher bilateral relationship into another 30 years of golden period.