'C5+1' an inclusive, mutually beneficial regional mechanism

The second China-Central Asia Summit in Astana, Kazakhstan is likely to deepen China's cooperation with the five Central Asian countries, especially in the fields of agriculture, infrastructure, security, digital technology, and energy including green energy. While the Central Asian countries have formed C5+1 mechanisms even with other economies including the United States, the European Union, Russia and India, they attach greater importance to the China-Central Asia mechanism, because the latter closely aligns with their core development and security needs, and is focused on building a China-Central Asia community with a shared future.