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INTERCIVILIZATIONAL INTERACTION: A STRONG FOUNDATION FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE SHANGHAI COOPERATION ORGANIZATION

Interaction between civilizations provides the strongest foundation for the development of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), while people-to-people diplomacy is the strongest driving force of this organization.     Since its establishment, SCO member states have deepened mutual learning between civilizations, strengthened good-neighborliness and friendship, enhanced connections between peoples, and practiced the «Shanghai Spirit,» which […]

THE ROLE OF PUBLIC DIPLOMACY IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF INTERCOUNTRY RELATIONS

Public diplomacy of Kazakhstan and its role in the development of relations with China   The long border and successful economic relations contribute to the active development of public diplomacy between Kazakhstan and China. Unlike public diplomacy, public diplomacy allows us to strengthen ties between states through the active interaction of societies. Government bodies play […]

ARTWORKS STRENGTHEN CHINESE-KAZAKH FRIENDSHIP

Today’s world is undergoing unprecedented changes not seen for a century. In such times, friendship and mutual trust are more important than ever. In this context, the film «The Composer» takes on deeper significance. Kazakhstan’s screenwriter Sabit Kurmanbekov, who is also a co-director and production designer of «The Composer,» discussed this in a recent interview […]

FEATURES OF PUBLIC DIPLOMACY BETWEEN KAZAKHSTAN AND CHINA

Public diplomacy (PD) plays a key role in strengthening international relations and mutual understanding between peoples. Kazakhstan is actively developing ND, using it as a tool to promote cultural, economic and humanitarian cooperation, especially within the framework of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) and Central Asia (CA).   Kazakhstan’s public diplomacy is based on a […]

PUBLIC DIPLOMACY OF KAZAKHSTAN: STRATEGIES, CHALLENGES AND COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS WITH CHINA AND GERMANY

Recently, the concept of public diplomacy (soft power) appears less and less often in public discourses, which is associated with a change in the perception of this tool in the context of geopolitical conflicts. Whereas soft power was previously used to strengthen international influence through culture, education and values, it is now increasingly seen in […]

CHINESE COASTAL PORTS: NEW ACHIEVEMENTS IN GLOBAL TRADE AND INNOVATIVE ADVANCES

More than 80% of global trade is conducted via maritime transport, which is a vital artery for global goods trade. According to the «Analytical Report on the Operations of Chinese Ports for 2024» (hereinafter referred to as the Report), recently published by the Institute of Transport Planning and Research of the Ministry of Transport of […]

SCO – POLITICAL MUTUAL TRUST AND COOPERATION

The gold-mirrored 22-meter-diameter sphere shining above the 97-meter-tall observation deck of Baiterek Tower signifies the importance of the Kazakh capital of Astana as a new metropolis on the ancient land of Central Asia. Astana is hosting the XXIV Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit.   Kazakhstan, as the SCO Chair since 2023, has identified six priority areas […]

RESULTS OF THE SCO SUMMIT: HOW WILL THE FUTURE CHANGE FOR MEMBER STATES

The most anticipated political event of this summer is the summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization. In Astana, on July 3, bilateral negotiations were held between the heads of state members of the organization, who arrived in the capital of the Republic of Kazakhstan.   The Shanghai Cooperation Organization was founded on June 15, 2001, […]

KAZAKHSTAN, CHINA AND THE SCO IN THE DIALOGUE OF CIVILIZATIONS

On July 3-4, 2024, the upcoming summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) will be held in Astana. Astana will play a dual role, serving as a «stabilizer», while Kazakhstan, embodying a «territory of peace and harmony», will adeptly mitigate conflicts and facilitate resolutions. Kazakhstan aims to leverage its position as the SCO chair to […]