Chinese,Kazakh presidents agree to expand co-op

时间：2006-12-22 03:18:47

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Chinese President Hu Jintao and Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev (L) shake hands after signing cooperation agreements during a meeting at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing December 20, 2006. Nazarbayev is in China on a five-day state visit.
 
Dec.21 - China and Kazakhstan will expand cooperation in oil and gas exploitation, according to a document signed by Chinese and Kazakh presidents after their meeting in Beijing Wednesday.

 

In this document titled "China-Kazakhstan Cooperation Strategy for the 21st Century", the two presidents agree to support the oil and gas pipeline1 construction between the two countries.

 

The two sides will also work closely on oil and gas processing, building new power facilities and providing electrical power to a third country, the document said.

 

The document encouraged mutual2 investment between the two sides, pledging to create favorable conditions for enterprises which invest in industries as oil machinery3 manufacturing, foodstuffs4, and textiles.

 

The two sides will try to expand their bilateral5 trade volume to 10 billion U.S. dollars in 2010 and to 15 billion U.S. dollars in 2015, according to the document.

 

It said the two countries will diversify6 the structure of exports and achieve balanced two-way trade.

 

The two presidents also agreed to promote cooperation in financial and banking7 fields.

 

China and Kazakhstan will facilitate their domestic banks to conduct financial services in each other's financial markets, said the document, which also encouraged banks from the two countries to establish partnership8.

 

In railway transportation, it said both sides will boost the volume of rail freight and explore new railway route between the two countries.

 

They will also simplify formalities in customs and take practical measures in addressing problems remaining in customs and import-export inspections9.

 

The two countries also agreed to enhance regional economic cooperation within the framework of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization in the document.

 

Exchanges between experts and personnel in the field of science and technology were encouraged so as to bring real benefits to the two countries, the document said.

 

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1 pipeline aNUxN     
n.管道，管线
参考例句：
  • The pipeline supplies Jordan with 15 per cent of its crude oil.该管道供给约旦15%的原油。
  • A single pipeline serves all the houses with water.一条单管路给所有的房子供水。
2 mutual eFOxC     
adj.相互的，彼此的；共同的，共有的
参考例句：
  • We must pull together for mutual interest.我们必须为相互的利益而通力合作。
  • Mutual interests tied us together.相互的利害关系把我们联系在一起。
3 machinery CAdxb     
n.(总称)机械，机器；机构
参考例句：
  • Has the machinery been put up ready for the broadcast?广播器材安装完毕了吗？
  • Machinery ought to be well maintained all the time.机器应该随时注意维护。
4 foodstuffs 574623767492eb55a85c5be0d7d719e7     
食物，食品( foodstuff的名词复数 )
参考例句：
  • Imports of foodstuffs accounted for a small proportion of total imports. 食物进口仅占总进口额的一小部份。
  • Many basic foodstuffs, such as bread and milk, are tax-free. 许多基本食物如牛奶和面包是免税的。
5 bilateral dQGyW     
adj.双方的，两边的，两侧的
参考例句：
  • They have been negotiating a bilateral trade deal.他们一直在商谈一项双边贸易协定。
  • There was a wide gap between the views of the two statesmen on the bilateral cooperation.对双方合作的问题，两位政治家各自所持的看法差距甚大。
6 diversify m8gyt     
v.（使）不同，（使）变得多样化
参考例句：
  • Our company is trying to diversify.我们公司正力图往多样化方面发展。
  • Hills and woods diversify the landscape.山陵和树木点缀景色。
7 banking aySz20     
n.银行业，银行学，金融业
参考例句：
  • John is launching his son on a career in banking.约翰打算让儿子在银行界谋一个新职位。
  • He possesses an extensive knowledge of banking.他具有广博的银行业务知识。
8 partnership NmfzPy     
n.合作关系，伙伴关系
参考例句：
  • The company has gone into partnership with Swiss Bank Corporation.这家公司已经和瑞士银行公司建立合作关系。
  • Martin has taken him into general partnership in his company.马丁已让他成为公司的普通合伙人。
9 inspections c445f9a2296d8835cd7d4a2da50fc5ca     
n.检查( inspection的名词复数 )；检验；视察；检阅
参考例句：
  • Regular inspections are carried out at the prison. 经常有人来视察这座监狱。
  • Government inspections ensure a high degree of uniformity in the standard of service. 政府检查确保了在服务标准方面的高度一致。 来自《简明英汉词典》

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