{"id":303297,"date":"2023-05-23T16:02:44","date_gmt":"2023-05-23T20:02:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dominicanewsonline.com\/news\/?p=303297"},"modified":"2023-05-24T17:07:01","modified_gmt":"2023-05-24T21:07:01","slug":"chinas-president-contends-that-the-world-needs-a-central-asia-that-is-stable-prosperous-harmonious-and-well-connected","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dominicanewsonline.com\/news\/homepage\/news\/chinas-president-contends-that-the-world-needs-a-central-asia-that-is-stable-prosperous-harmonious-and-well-connected\/","title":{"rendered":"China\u2019s president contends that the world needs a central Asia that is stable, prosperous, harmonious and well connected"},"content":{"rendered":"
\"\"
President of China Xi Jinping and his wife flanked by presidents of the five central Asian countries<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

President of the People’s Republic of China His Excellency Xi Jinping contends that the world requires a Central Asia that is not only stable, prosperous, and harmonious, but also well-connected.<\/p>\n

His remarks came while delivering the keynote speech at the inaugural China-Central Asia Summit, which took place in Xian, Shaanxi Province, from May 18 to 19, 2023, and was titled “Working Together for a China-Central Asia Community with a Shared Future Featuring Mutual Assistance, Common Development, Universal Security, and
\nEverlasting Friendship.”<\/p>\n

In the presence of Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, Kyrgyzstan President Sadyr Zhaparov, Tajikistan President Emomali Rahmon, Turkmen President Serdar Berdimuhamedov, and Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, the Chinese leaders vowed that China would work closely to find ways to foster closer cooperation between China and the five Central Asian countries.<\/p>\n

Noting that the globe is undergoing transformations not witnessed in a century, His Excellency emphasised the importance of a stable Central Asia. According to him, Central Asian countries’ sovereignty, security, independence, and territorial integrity must be protected.<\/p>\n

\u201cTheir people\u2019s choice of development paths must be respected; and their efforts for peace, harmony, and tranquillity must be supported,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe world needs a prosperous Central Asia.,\u201d he continued. \u201cA dynamic and prospering Central Asia will help people in the region achieve their aspiration for a better life. It will also lend strong impetus to global economic recovery.\u201d
\nHe opined that the world needs a harmonious Central Asia, noting that ethnic wars, religious struggle, and cultural estrangement are not the region’s defining features.<\/p>\n

Instead, he contends that solidarity, inclusiveness, and harmony are the pursuits of the Central Asian people.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe world needs an interconnected Central Asia,\u201d China\u2019s leader remarked. \u201cBlessed with unique geographical advantages, Central Asia has the right foundation, condition, and capability to become an important connectivity hub of Eurasia and make a unique contribution to the trading of goods, the interplay of civilizations, and the development
\nof science and technology in the world.\u201d<\/p>\n

He went on to reveal that at the virtual summit commemorating the 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Central Asian countries held last year, the nations jointly announced their vision of a China-Central Asia community with a shared future.<\/p>\n

As a result, he highlighted that the countries must remain committed to the four agreed-upon principles for their peoples’ core interests and bright future in the new period.<\/p>\n

Mutual aid, he emphasised, is critical because it deepens strategic confidence and ensures that countries consistently provide unequivocal and strong support on issues of core interests such as sovereignty, independence, national dignity, and long-term development.<\/p>\n

Second, common development, which Jinping pointed out is important because the countries should continue to set the pace for Belt and Road cooperation and deliver on the Global Development Initiative.<\/p>\n

Third, universal security as he noted that it is pivotal that the six countries act on the Global Security Initiative, and stand firm against external attempts to interfere in the domestic affairs of regional countries or instigate colour revolutions.<\/p>\n

Fourth, he emphasised the importance of everlasting friendship in implementing the Global Civilization Initiative, carrying forth their traditional friendship, and enhancing people-to-people relations.<\/p>\n

He went on to say that the summit has provided a new platform and opened up new chances for China-Central Asia collaboration and that China would seize the opportunity to step up coordination with all parties for sound planning, development, and progress in China-Central Asia cooperation.<\/p>\n

He also recommended strengthening institutional building by establishing meeting mechanisms on foreign affairs, economy, trade, and customs, as well as a business council; expanding economic and trade ties; deepening connectivity; expanding energy cooperation; promoting green innovation; enhancing development capabilities;
\nstrengthening dialogue between civilizations; and safeguarding regional peace.<\/p>\n

In conclusion, he underlined the importance of the six countries working closely together to promote common development, affluence, and success, and to embrace a brighter future.<\/p>\n

At the end of the two-day event, the six leaders signed the Xi\u2019an Declaration of the China-Central Asia Summit and adopted the List of Outcomes of the China-Central Asia Summit.<\/p>\n

The parties agreed that Kazakhstan would host the second China-Central Asia Summit in 2025 and that the mechanism’s permanent secretariat would be based in China.<\/p>\n

\"\"
President of China Xi Jinping<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n