走出更加宽广的合作共赢之路（大使随笔）

Group 1 - The relationship between China and Central Asian countries has maintained high-level development, with significant achievements in the Belt and Road Initiative under the leadership of President Xi Jinping and the leaders of the five Central Asian countries [1] - The first China-Central Asia Summit was successfully held in May 2023, marking a new era in China-Central Asia relations, with the second summit expected to further enhance cooperation and outline new collaborative blueprints [1] - Comprehensive strategic partnerships have been established, covering core interests and facilitating extensive cooperation in various sectors, including the signing of cooperation documents related to the Belt and Road Initiative [1] Group 2 - Trade between China and Central Asian countries has surged from $460 million at the time of diplomatic relations to an expected $94.8 billion in 2024, representing a growth of over 200 times [2] - China's direct investment in Central Asian countries has exceeded $15 billion in 2023, with engineering contracts amounting to hundreds of billions, making China the most important trade and investment partner for the five Central Asian countries [2] - Major projects such as the China-Central Asia Gas Pipeline and the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan Railway are progressing steadily, with the China-Europe (Central Asia) freight trains achieving record high operations [2] Group 3 - China and Central Asian countries adhere to a common, comprehensive, cooperative, and sustainable security concept, establishing bilateral and multilateral security cooperation mechanisms to combat terrorism and organized crime [3] - Close collaboration within multilateral frameworks like the United Nations is maintained, promoting true multilateralism and advocating for an open and inclusive world economy [3] - The deepening cooperation between China and Central Asia aligns with the development trends of the times and meets the common aspirations of the people in both regions [3]