April 28, 2023
A city that was a key starting point of the ancient Silk Road will play
host to the first summit between
China and five Central Asian nations.
Foreign ministers from the six countries gathered April 27 in Northwest China's
Xi'an to pave the way for the meeting, which is to take place there in May.
The summit will establish a mechanism for regular meetings among
the heads of state.
Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Qin Gang hosted the diplomats from
Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan. They reached a
consensus on the need to safeguard peace and regional stability and to deepen
cooperation.
China established diplomatic ties with the five countries 31 years ago, but
historical ties date back to the ancient Silk Road.
Central Asia expert Ju Hao tells CGTN that
relations are especially important now in light of the complicated global
situation.
(Sources: China Report)
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