Astana: Chinese President Xi Jinping is set to attend the second China-Central Asia Summit in Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan, from June 16 to 18. This announcement was made by a spokesperson for the Chinese foreign ministry on Friday.

According to Namibia Press Agency, Xinhua News Agency is scheduled to release a feature story on Friday, highlighting how President Xi has worked over the years to enhance the friendship, cooperation, and cultural exchanges between China and Central Asian countries. The feature story is titled "Along Ancient Silk Road, Xi Cultivates New Bonds with Central Asia," emphasizing the longstanding historical ties and the future of Sino-Central Asian relations.