Our Russian-language sister channel has recently interviewed Kazakhstan's President Nursultan Nazarbayev. The discussion included the Shanghai Cooperation Organization and the Belt and Road initiative. Here's what President Nazarbayev had to say about relations with China.

NURSULTAN NAZARBAYEV KAZAKHSTAN PRESIDENT "President Xi Jinping is an old friend of mine. We meet each other every year to exchange views. I am proud that China and Kazakhstan can trust each other and that our people live in peace and stability. China is a great country. The 19th CPC National Congress is significant for China and the rest of the world. The 19th CPC National Congress is committed to the rejuvenation of the Chinese nation, and this mission is also significant to the world. As a good neighbor and friend, Kazakhstan believes targets set by the 19th CPC National Congress will materialize. Socialism with Chinese characteristics reflects the thinking of our Eastern countries. It will definitely push forward China's development."