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Armenian Foreign Minister Mirzoyan makes first official visit to China
Sign in or or Become a member to unlock the audio version of this article Join the voices Aliyev wants to silence. For over eight years, OC Media has worked with fearless journalists from Azerbaijan — some of whom now face decades behind bars — to bring you the stories the regime is afraid will get out. Help us fuel Aliyev's fears — become an OC Media member today Become a member Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan has made his first official working visit to China at the invitation of his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi. Mirzoyan's visit was scheduled to last 24–27 June. On Thursday, Mirzoyan met with Wang at the Government Guest Reception House in Beijing. In his speech following the meeting, Mirzoyan highlighted the direct Yerevan–Urumqi flight he took, calling it a 'tangible example of the deepening of our ties'. Mirzoyan also noted that last year, the trade turnover between Armenia and China increased by $700 million. 'This is a good example of dynamics. But, at the same time, I am sure that this is not our full potential', he said, adding that his visit to China was a 'good opportunity to become more understandable and predictable partners for each other, to see how we can deepen the political dialogue, which I think, if I may use this word, is already quite mature, and how we can raise our strategic relations to a new level'. In turn, Wang thanked Mirzoyan for actively supporting and promoting Armenia–China relations, highlighting the historic ties linked to the ancient Silk Road and new growth via the 'One Belt, One Road' initiative. 'Thanks to this initiative, our cooperation, especially in the trade and economic sphere, continues to reach new heights', Wang said, noting that China has become one of Armenia's key trading partners. Advertisement Wang also emphasised the deepening Armenian–Chinese humanitarian ties, citing the direct air communication between the two countries as well as the visa-free regime policy. 'We are ready to strengthen our friendship, deepen trust, and expand cooperation with Armenia for the benefit of the development of our two countries', Wang concluded. In addition to meeting with Wang, on Wednesday, Mirzoyan held a discussion at the China Institute of International Studies during which he presented the 'Crossroads of Peace' project. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan first unveiled this project — a regional transport proposal that would connect Turkey, Azerbaijan, Iran, and Georgia through Armenia — at the 2023 Tbilisi Silk Road Forum in Georgia. 'Armenia, being at an important crossroads, can play a significant role in programs aimed at expanding the transport and economic communications network', Mirzoyan said on Wednesday. In a similar vein, Mirzoyan also presented the 'latest developments in the peace process between Armenia and Azerbaijan, emphasising the importance of signing an agreement on interstate relations and peace between the two countries in establishing peace in the region', a statement by the Armenian Foreign Ministry read. Earlier in June, Pashinyan's wife, Anna Hakobyan, announced she would be moving to China in September to begin a two-year graduate programme in Chinese philosophy.
NHK
a day ago
- NHK
Railway Journey Across the Taklamakan Desert
A winter journey on the newly built Taklamakan Desert railroad traces the path of the Silk Road. The line reveals the descendants of ancient cultures, and brings changes to local communities. The desert was graced by its first major snowfall in 2 decades. Fishing in the desert.
Associated Press
3 days ago
- Business
- Associated Press
Forums on China-Central Asia cooperation development, Silk Road int'l communication held in Astana
ASTANA, Kazakhstan, June 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The China-Central Asia Cooperation Development Forum and the Third Silk Road International Communication Forum were held on Sunday in Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan. A Media Snippet accompanying this announcement is available in this link. Around 240 representatives from media, think tanks, cultural institutions and business sectors across China and Central Asia engaged in in-depth discussions on topics including deepening Silk Road cooperation. At the opening ceremony, Arman Kyrykbayev, assistant to the Kazakh president, read a congratulatory message from Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. In the letter, Tokayev noted that not long ago, Chinese President Xi Jinping and the heads of state of the five Central Asian countries attended the second China-Central Asia Summit, which concluded with great success. He said the China-Central Asia Cooperation Development Forum and the Third Silk Road International Communication Forum serve as important platforms for people-to-people dialogue and cultural exchange between Central Asian countries and China. Tokayev expressed confidence that the event will further deepen exchanges and cooperation between the two sides in various fields. In his keynote speech, Fu Hua, president of Xinhua News Agency, said President Xi attaches great importance to China-Central Asia cooperation and development. A stable, prosperous, harmonious and interconnected Central Asia is of great significance to the entire world, Fu said. Fu said that Xinhua is willing to work together with media outlets and think tanks from Central Asian countries to strengthen media exchanges and deepen cooperation in areas such as news reporting, technological development and personnel exchanges, carry out joint research on topics of common interest based on the realities and development needs of China and Central Asia, enhance field studies, analytical assessments and sharing of information and achievements, and produce more high-quality and actionable think tank reports to offer insights and recommendations for the development of China-Central Asia cooperation. Qiu Xiaoqi, vice president of the China Public Diplomacy Association, said the launch of the China-Central Asia forum marks a new chapter of exchange and cooperation among the media, think tanks and cultural institutions of the six countries. All parties should make earnest efforts to better tell the stories of China-Central Asia cooperation and the modernization of the Global South, he said. Tursunali Kuziev, first deputy director of Uzbekistan's Cultural Heritage Agency, said the Uzbek side fully agrees with the proverb 'a close neighbor is better than a distant relative,' and remains committed to building a good-neighborly and mutually beneficial relationship between Central Asia and China. He expressed hope that the event would serve as an efficient platform for exchanging ideas, inspiring creativity and charting future cooperation. Chinese Ambassador to Kazakhstan Han Chunlin said the 'China-Central Asia Spirit' reflects the six countries' strong commitment to good-neighborly relations, solidarity and mutual support. He called on the media, as a bridge for people-to-people connections, to promote a favorable public opinion environment for the high-quality development of China-Central Asia relations. Sun Weidong, secretary-general of the Secretariat of the China-Central Asia Mechanism, said in his speech that think tanks and media from the six countries bear an important responsibility in strengthening the social foundation of a China-Central Asia community with a shared future. The Secretariat of the China-Central Asia Mechanism stands ready to work closely with all parties, actively support cooperation mechanisms and platforms in various fields, and contribute to building a closer China-Central Asia community with a shared future. Zu Bin, director of China Huadian Corporation Ltd., said in his speech that as a leading global energy enterprise, China Huadian will fully implement the Belt and Road Initiative and the consensus reached at the China-Central Asia Summit. Upholding the principle of mutual benefit and win-win cooperation, the company aims to help Central Asian countries transform resource advantages into development strengths and promote vigorous growth of green Belt and Road cooperation, he said. At the opening ceremony, a center on China-Central Asia regional cooperation and development was officially inaugurated. The forum was co-hosted by Xinhua News Agency, Kazakhstan President's TV and Radio Complex, the Communist Party of China Shaanxi Provincial Committee and the provincial government, and China Huadian Corporation. During the event, a think tank report titled 'Championing the China-Central Asia Spirit: Achievements, Opportunities and Prospects for Regional Cooperation' was released globally in Chinese, Russian and English. Source: Xinhua News Agency Contact person: Mr. Wang, Tel: 86-10-63074558
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Forums on China-Central Asia cooperation development, Silk Road int'l communication held in Astana
ASTANA, Kazakhstan, June 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- This is a report from Xinhuanet: The China-Central Asia Cooperation Development Forum and the Third Silk Road International Communication Forum were held on Sunday in Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan. Around 240 representatives from media, think tanks, cultural institutions and business sectors across China and Central Asia engaged in in-depth discussions on topics including deepening Silk Road cooperation. At the opening ceremony, Arman Kyrykbayev, assistant to the Kazakh president, read a congratulatory message from Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. In the letter, Tokayev noted that not long ago, Chinese President Xi Jinping and the heads of state of the five Central Asian countries attended the second China-Central Asia Summit, which concluded with great success. He said the China-Central Asia Cooperation Development Forum and the Third Silk Road International Communication Forum serve as important platforms for people-to-people dialogue and cultural exchange between Central Asian countries and China. Tokayev expressed confidence that the event will further deepen exchanges and cooperation between the two sides in various fields. In his keynote speech, Fu Hua, president of Xinhua News Agency, said President Xi attaches great importance to China-Central Asia cooperation and development. A stable, prosperous, harmonious and interconnected Central Asia is of great significance to the entire world, Fu said. Fu said that Xinhua is willing to work together with media outlets and think tanks from Central Asian countries to strengthen media exchanges and deepen cooperation in areas such as news reporting, technological development and personnel exchanges, carry out joint research on topics of common interest based on the realities and development needs of China and Central Asia, enhance field studies, analytical assessments and sharing of information and achievements, and produce more high-quality and actionable think tank reports to offer insights and recommendations for the development of China-Central Asia cooperation. Qiu Xiaoqi, vice president of the China Public Diplomacy Association, said the launch of the China-Central Asia forum marks a new chapter of exchange and cooperation among the media, think tanks and cultural institutions of the six countries. All parties should make earnest efforts to better tell the stories of China-Central Asia cooperation and the modernization of the Global South, he said. Tursunali Kuziev, first deputy director of Uzbekistan's Cultural Heritage Agency, said the Uzbek side fully agrees with the proverb "a close neighbor is better than a distant relative," and remains committed to building a good-neighborly and mutually beneficial relationship between Central Asia and China. He expressed hope that the event would serve as an efficient platform for exchanging ideas, inspiring creativity and charting future cooperation. Chinese Ambassador to Kazakhstan Han Chunlin said the "China-Central Asia Spirit" reflects the six countries' strong commitment to good-neighborly relations, solidarity and mutual support. He called on the media, as a bridge for people-to-people connections, to promote a favorable public opinion environment for the high-quality development of China-Central Asia relations. Sun Weidong, secretary-general of the Secretariat of the China-Central Asia Mechanism, said in his speech that think tanks and media from the six countries bear an important responsibility in strengthening the social foundation of a China-Central Asia community with a shared future. The Secretariat of the China-Central Asia Mechanism stands ready to work closely with all parties, actively support cooperation mechanisms and platforms in various fields, and contribute to building a closer China-Central Asia community with a shared future. Zu Bin, director of China Huadian Corporation Ltd., said in his speech that as a leading global energy enterprise, China Huadian will fully implement the Belt and Road Initiative and the consensus reached at the China-Central Asia Summit. Upholding the principle of mutual benefit and win-win cooperation, the company aims to help Central Asian countries transform resource advantages into development strengths and promote vigorous growth of green Belt and Road cooperation, he said. At the opening ceremony, a center on China-Central Asia regional cooperation and development was officially inaugurated. The forum was co-hosted by Xinhua News Agency, Kazakhstan President's TV and Radio Complex, the Communist Party of China Shaanxi Provincial Committee and the provincial government, and China Huadian Corporation. During the event, a think tank report titled "Championing the China-Central Asia Spirit: Achievements, Opportunities and Prospects for Regional Cooperation" was released globally in Chinese, Russian and English. 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Yahoo
4 days ago
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Chang'an night gala offers cultural taste of Shaanxi in Astana
Xi'an Municipal Government ASTANA, Kazakhstan, June 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On the evening of June 21, the Chang'an night gala, a cultural exchange event held by Xinhua News Agency and the Shaanxi Provincial Government, took place in Astana, Kazakhstan, as part of the China-Central Asia Cooperation and Development Forum and the third Silk Road International Communication Conference series. A Media Snippet accompanying the announcement is available by clicking the image or link.. Chang'an, a Chinese ancient capital city known as the starting point of the ancient Silk Road, has witnessed the exchange and integration of civilizations over millennia. Today, Xi'an, Chang'an's modern-day Chinese counterpart, is the city with the most direct flight connections to Central Asian countries, fostering increasingly close cultural interactions. At the event, Wu Jiang, a member of the CPC Xi'an Municipal Committee and head of the committee's publicity department, highlighted Xi'an's rich historical heritage and modern civilization. He expressed hopes for extensive and in-depth exchanges with friends from the five Central Asian nations and looked forward to welcoming them as new partners in the city's development. As the lights portraying Chang'an echoed the starlight of the grasslands in Astana, a canvas of cultural exchange gradually unfolded. The live performance opened with instrumental music that showcased the fresh sounds of the ancient Silk Road. "Long Song of the Poetry Road: A Millennium Echo Between Chang'an and Central Asia" illustrated the charm of poetic art bridging time and space. The dance "Kazakh" depicted the intertwining of national cultural strength and beauty, while "Terracotta Light Show" highlighted the fusion of the Terracotta Warriors with modern technology. The song "Chang'an Waltz" brought the atmosphere to a climax. A Silk Road cultural market was also set up on site, featuring welcoming drumming, Tang-style clothing experiences, interactive games, Fu brick tea ceremonies, distinctive cultural creations, and calligraphy performances. Through showcasing Xi'an's intangible cultural heritage, specialty foods, and creative products, attendees experienced the elegance of the Tang Dynasty and deeply appreciated the charm of Xi'an, further enhancing cultural exchanges between the Chinese city and Central Asia. The rich cultural heritage of the ancient city of Xi'an left attendees in awe. Blova, the editor-in-chief of the Neutral Turkmenistan newspaper, remarked that the event was remarkable, with performers in traditional Chinese attire making a lasting impression. "Through participating in this event, I felt as if I completed a 'micro trip' to China, and I look forward to experiencing the charm of traditional Chinese culture in Xi'an in the future," she added. The event was co-organized by Xinhua News Agency, the Shaanxi Provincial Government, and the Xi'an Municipal Government. Source: Xi'an Municipal Government CONTACT: Contact person: Mr. Wang, Tel: 86-10-63074558
