A forum on humanitarian exchanges between China and Central Asian countries was held in Astana. It was organized by the China Media Corporation and the Television and Radio Complex of the President of Kazakhstan. The event was attended by heads of government agencies and representatives of cultural and media circles of China and Central Asian countries. President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev sent a welcoming letter to the forum. He expressed confidence that the forum would make a new contribution to strengthening relations between the countries and wished fruitful results. One of the results of the event was the publication of an initiative to strengthen cooperation between the media of China and Central Asian countries. It implies joint coverage of events, content exchange, implementation of technological innovations and personnel training, as well as assistance in creating an alliance for cooperation in the media sphere. In addition, a presentation of joint television projects took place. (Photo: CMG)