Kassym-Jomart Tokayev is expected to strengthen ties with China and Western powers . Tokayev is expected to strengthen ties with China and Western powers .
Astana (Kazakhstan), November 24 : After winning Kazakhstans Sunday snap election, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev is expected to strengthen ties with China and Western powers as Russias invasion of Ukraine diminishes Moscows clout over former Soviet states in Central Asia, according to Nikkei Asia.Since Russia launched its military operation in Ukraine, several central Asian states, including Kazakhstan, have withdrawn from Moscow, according to Nikkei Asia Although Russia and China voted against it, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and some of their neighbors remained unstood.The world is waiting to see how Kazakhstan will proceed with parliamentary reform now that Tokayev has completed his second term.According to Nikkei Asia, Tokayev's new election cements his quest to create a new frontier for Kazakhstan both on the international stage and at home.
According to Nikkei Asia, Tokayev promised to correct past mistakes and solve common problems with his predecessor, who was president for nearly three decades after Kazakhstan was declared independence in 1991 and is considered the country's founding father.Meanwhile, China is also looking at strengthening its ties with Central Asia, and it appears that Beijing is beginning with Kazakhstan.After Tokayev won Kazakhstans Sunday snap election, Chinese President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory note lauding the countries 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations as a new starting point for a long-term strategic partnership.Kazakhstan is also a central source of oil and other commodities for Beijing, and the country is also a key component of Beijings Belt and Road infrastructure-building program.According to The Astana Times, Chinese President Tokayev secured a second term in the country's presidential election on Sunday, winning 81.31 percent of the vote, according to preliminary results from the Central Election Commission (CEC).