新华社北京1月19日电（记者董雪、袁睿）就2025年中国同中亚五国贸易额首次突破1000亿美元，外交 部发言人郭嘉昆19日在例行记者会上答问时表示，在当前全球经济增长乏力、国际贸易体系遭受严重冲 击背景下，中国中亚经贸合作逆势前行，印证了中国－中亚机制的引领推动作用。 他表示，过去一年，中国同中亚国家关系快速发展，中国－中亚机制建设日趋完善，共建"一带一路"合 作稳步推进，民间友好往来日益紧密，特别是第二届中国－中亚峰会成功举办，标志着双方合作进入高 质量发展新阶段。站在新的历史起点，中方愿同中亚国家乘势而上，继续弘扬"中国－中亚精神"，做优 做强中国－中亚机制，推动全方位合作持续向新向优向实，携手构建更加紧密的中国－中亚命运共同 体。 郭嘉昆说，据中国海关总署统计，2025年中国同中亚五国贸易额超过1000亿美元，创历史新高。双方贸 易结构不断优化，越来越多的中亚优质产品进入中国市场。 "在当前全球经济增长乏力、国际贸易体系遭受严重冲击背景下，中国中亚经贸合作逆势前行，贸易额 突破千亿，彰显了中国中亚合作的蓬勃发展势头，印证了中国－中亚机制的引领推动作用，成为中国同 中亚合作史上新的里程碑。"郭嘉昆说。 ...

Group 1 - The second China-Central Asia Summit will be held in Astana, Kazakhstan from June 16 to 18, 2023, at the invitation of President Tokayev [1] - China and Central Asian countries have a deep historical connection and a strong public opinion foundation, which has led to a revitalization of their relations in the new era [1] - The establishment of a China-Central Asia leaders' meeting mechanism and the creation of a secretariat for this mechanism were decided during the first summit held in May 2023 [1] Group 2 - The first summit in 2022 marked the 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and the five Central Asian countries, leading to the proposal to elevate the China-Central Asia mechanism to the leaders' level [1] - The planting of six pomegranate trees two years ago symbolizes the close cooperation and the hopeful future of China-Central Asia relations [2] - The upcoming summit aims to advance the construction of a China-Central Asia community of shared destiny [2]

Core Points - The second China-Central Asia Summit will be held in Astana, Kazakhstan, from June 16 to 18, with President Xi Jinping attending at the invitation of President Tokayev [1][2] - The summit is expected to enhance cooperation between China and Central Asian countries, focusing on political, economic, and cultural exchanges [2][3] - The establishment of the China-Central Asia leaders' meeting mechanism two years ago has created a high-level platform for cooperation [2][3] Group 1: Political and Diplomatic Relations - The summit is seen as a significant opportunity to deepen political trust and cooperation among China and the five Central Asian countries [2][4] - The China-Central Asia mechanism has shown strong potential in enhancing political mutual trust and security cooperation [3][4] - The summit is anticipated to be a milestone in building a closer China-Central Asia community of shared destiny [3] Group 2: Economic Cooperation - The China-Central Asia cooperation has led to significant projects, such as the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway, which is expected to improve logistics and living standards in the region [5][6] - Trade between China and Central Asian countries has reached new highs, with ongoing projects enhancing connectivity and economic ties [6] - The summit is expected to result in more practical cooperation projects that will provide new momentum for development in Central Asia [6] Group 3: Cultural and Educational Exchanges - There is a growing interest in Chinese language and culture in Central Asia, with educational cooperation projects like Confucius Institutes flourishing [8] - The summit is expected to further promote cultural interactions and educational exchanges between China and Central Asian countries [7][8] - Initiatives such as the "Health Express" and cultural tourism trains have strengthened people-to-people connections [7][8]

Group 1 - The core idea emphasizes the importance of youth in fostering friendship and cooperation between China and Central Asian countries, highlighting initiatives that support youth development and cultural exchange [1][2][3] - The establishment of "Luban Workshops" in Central Asia is a significant initiative aimed at providing vocational training and enhancing technical skills among local youth, thereby contributing to economic development [7][8][9] Group 2 - The increasing interest in learning Chinese among Central Asian youth reflects a growing cultural connection and the perceived value of Chinese language skills for future opportunities [6] - The collaboration between Chinese and Central Asian educational institutions has resulted in the training of over 2,000 Central Asian students in various fields, showcasing the depth of educational exchange [4]