China is ready to join with Kazakhstan to enhance coordination within multilateral frameworks, and enrich the Sino-Kazakh strategic partnership, State Councilor Tang Jiaxuan said in Beijing Wednesday.

Tang made the remarks in a meeting with visiting Kazakh Foreign Minister Kasymzhomart Tokayev, who is here for a three-day official visit as guest of Foreign Minister Li Zhaoxing.

During President Hu Jintao's visit to Kazakhstan last year, he recalled, the two heads of states announced the bilateral strategic partnership.

He said, "We are ready to make joint efforts with the Kazakh side to implement the consensus reached by the two state leaders, and enhance political mutual trust and substantial cooperation."

China would continue strengthening coordination with Kazakhstan within multilateral frameworks, Tang added.

The Chinese state councilor spoke highly of the firm support Kazakhstan offered over the years on the Taiwan issue and China's fight against the "three forces" of separatism, extremism and terrorism.

"China will continue to firmly support Kazakhstan's efforts in maintaining national independence, sovereignty and developing the national economy," Tang said.

Tokayev said bilateral relations had developed smoothly since the two countries forged their diplomatic ties 14 years ago. They had successfully resolved a border issue and cooperated within the frameworks of the United Nations and Shanghai Cooperation Organization.

The Kazakh side appreciated China's support and active participation in the Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia, the foreign minister said.

"We are willing to further expand bilateral cooperation in the fields of politics, economy, trade, energy and humanities," Tokayev said.

Source: Xinhua