From November 2 to 3, 2026, the Tianshan Forum on Central Asia Economic Cooperation was held in Almaty, Kazakhstan. Minister of Finance Lan Foan attended the opening ceremony and delivered a speech. Assistant Minister Chang Junhong accompanied the conference. Lan Foan pointed out that this year marks the beginning of China's “15th Five-Year Plan”. China's economy is generally running smoothly, steadily, and progressing. The gross domestic product in the first three quarters increased 4.6% year on year, showing strong resilience and vitality. China will continue to promote high-quality development, expand a high level of openness, and bring more development opportunities to countries around the world, including Central Asian countries. At the same time, China is ready to strengthen cooperation with Central Asian countries, vigorously promote the “China-Central Asia spirit”, build a closer China-Central Asian community of destiny, and support the development of the Central Asian region into a “golden crossroads” connecting Eurasia.

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