Xi'an Welcomes Five Consulates General

On May 19, Xi'an Welcomes the Opening of Kazakhstan's Consulate General, marking the fifth International Consulate in the City. The Consulate General of Kazakhstan in China joins the existing consulates general of the Republic of Korea, Thailand, Cambodia, and Malaysia. This milestone also signifies Kazakhstan's third consulate general in China, following Shanghai and Hong Kong, and represents the first consular agency established by a Central Asian country in China's western region.

Consul General Kyraubayev Zhoshykhan of Kazakhstan in Xi'an expressed his enthusiasm following the opening of the Consulate General, stating that, "With the establishment of the Consulate General, we are committed to providing increased support for Kazakh citizens traveling to China and Shaanxi Province, while also encouraging Chinese groups involved in tourism, culture, and music to visit Kazakhstan, fostering connectivity and exchanges between our nations. Furthermore, we aim to strengthen bilateral exchanges in the fields of economy and trade."

It has been revealed that Shaanxi Province plans to leverage the platform of Consulate General of Kazakhstan in Xi'an to further enhance the expansion of international airlines to Kazakhstan. Additionally, Shaanxi intends to host various events commemorating the 10th anniversary of the “Belt and Road” Initiative and the China-Kazakhstan Commodity Exhibition, among others. Collaborative efforts with the Kazakhstan Temir Zholy will focus on the development of crucial infrastructure facilities such as land-port docks, ports, decks, and container yards along the Middle Corridor. Moreover, the province aims to actively foster friendly inter-provincial and inter-state relations with the North Kazakhstan Oblast. The newly established Consulate General will serve as a bridge of friendship connecting people from both sides and facilitating cooperation between local governments and enterprises. Its significance lies in accelerating Xi'an development as a visa center in China's northwestern region and an international metropolis, while also contributing to the expedited opening up of and for Shaanxi.