Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has sent a congratulatory telegram to Chinese President Xi Jinping on the occasion of his birthday, underscoring the growing strength of ties between Kazakhstan and China.

In his message, Tokayev praised Xi’s personal role in deepening the countries’ comprehensive strategic partnership, which is founded on friendship, good-neighborliness, and mutual support, The Caspian Post reports via Kazinform.

He highlighted the momentum of bilateral relations and expressed confidence that cooperation would continue to expand during what he described as the “golden thirty years” of Kazakhstan-China relations.

The Kazakh leader noted that collaboration between the two nations is expected to reach new heights, with emerging areas of partnership complementing existing economic and political ties.

Tokayev also wished Xi continued success in leading China and conveyed his best wishes for prosperity and well-being to the Chinese people.