Tokayev Meets China’s Top Legislator as Kazakhstan-China Ties Gain Momentum

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ALMATY – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said trade between Kazakhstan and China reached a record $49 billion as he met with Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress Zhao Leji in Astana on May 26 to discuss expanding the countries’ strategic partnership, reported the Akorda.  During the talks, Tokayev …

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