The Ningxia-Kyzylorda Economic and Trade Cooperation Conference took place on Feb 25 in Yinchuan, Ningxia. 

Representatives from the foreign affairs, agriculture, commerce, and trade promotion departments, as well as business leaders from both regions, participated in discussions on agriculture, energy, and culture to explore cooperation opportunities. 

This year marks the 33rd anniversary of China and Kazakhstan's establishment of diplomatic relations. Kyzylorda, located in southern Kazakhstan, is a significant economic center and a crucial transportation hub in the Eurasian region. 

Ningxia has fostered friendly relations with East Kazakhstan and Kyzylorda. It has launched the first international freight route for flaxseed through Kazakhstan and initiated the first international freight train for bulk commodities exceeding 10,000 metric tons. 

Over the past five years, the bilateral trade volume between Ningxia and Kazakhstan has grown at an average annual rate of 42.8 percent, marking a new chapter in economic and trade cooperation.

Both sides acknowledged the strong complementarities in their economic, trade, cultural, and tourism sectors, highlighting the vast potential for future cooperation. They expressed their commitment to exploring their complementary advantages in energy, modern agriculture, and ecological protection and promoting pragmatic cooperation.