Xi arrives in Astana for China-Central Asia Summit
Updated: June 16, 2025 16:06Xinhua
Chinese President Xi Jinping is welcomed by Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and other senior officials at the airport in Astana, Kazakhstan, June 16, 2025. Chinese President Xi Jinping landed here Monday to attend the second China-Central Asia Summit at the invitation of Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. [Photo/Xinhua]
ASTANA, June 16 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping landed here Monday to attend the second China-Central Asia Summit.
Xi was welcomed by Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and other senior officials at the airport.
After Xi's plane entered Kazakh airspace, fighter jets of Kazakhstan's air defense forces took off to escort it.
Kazakh teenagers and children, holding the national flags of China and Kazakhstan, warmly welcomed Xi's visit.
Accompanied by Tokayev, Xi watched the march-past performed by the guard of honor, as helicopters bearing the flags of both countries flew over the airport. Inside the airport VIP lounge, the two heads of state also enjoyed performances by Kazakh teenagers and children.
Chinese President Xi Jinping greets the welcoming crowd in Astana, Kazakhstan, June 16, 2025. Chinese President Xi Jinping landed here Monday to attend the second China-Central Asia Summit at the invitation of Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. [Photo/Xinhua]
Chinese President Xi Jinping greets the welcoming crowd in Astana, Kazakhstan, June 16, 2025. Chinese President Xi Jinping landed here Monday to attend the second China-Central Asia Summit at the invitation of Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. [Photo/Xinhua]
Chinese President Xi Jinping greets the welcoming crowd in Astana, Kazakhstan, June 16, 2025. Chinese President Xi Jinping landed here Monday to attend the second China-Central Asia Summit at the invitation of Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. [Photo/Xinhua]
Chinese President Xi Jinping, accompanied by Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, watches the march-past performed by the guard of honor in Astana, Kazakhstan, June 16, 2025. Chinese President Xi Jinping landed here Monday to attend the second China-Central Asia Summit at the invitation of Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. [Photo/Xinhua]
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev enjoy performances by Kazakh teenagers and children inside the VIP lounge at the airport in Astana, Kazakhstan, June 16, 2025. Chinese President Xi Jinping landed here Monday to attend the second China-Central Asia Summit at the invitation of Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. [Photo/Xinhua]
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev enjoy performances by Kazakh teenagers and children inside the VIP lounge at the airport in Astana, Kazakhstan, June 16, 2025. Chinese President Xi Jinping landed here Monday to attend the second China-Central Asia Summit at the invitation of Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. [Photo/Xinhua]
