STORY: Kazakh experts eye closer cooperation under SCO
SHOOTING TIME: Recent footage
DATELINE: July 2, 2024
LENGTH: 00:01:26
LOCATION: Astana
CATEGORY: POLITICS

SHOTLIST:
1. various of Astana
2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ANUAR ABDRAKHMANOV, Reporter, 24KZ
3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): GULNAR SHAIMERGENOVA, Director of China Studies Center, Kazakhstan
4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Russian): SERIK IRSALIYEV, President of Astana International University

STORYLINE:

Kazakh experts believe that the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in Astana, Kazakhstan will foster closer regional cooperation, and play a greater role in solving problems of the world.

SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ANUAR ABDRAKHMANOV, Reporter, 24KZ
"We are very proud to hold that big event in Kazakhstan. I hope that our cooperation will grow in the next few years and bring for both countries good outcomes and good implications."

SOUNDBITE 2 (English): GULNAR SHAIMERGENOVA, Director of China Studies Center, Kazakhstan
"Today, relations between Kazakhstan and China are actively developing in the spirit of friendship, good neighborliness. Mutual trade turnover between our two states is showing unprecedented growth. At the end of 2023, it reached about 41 billion U.S. dollars, setting a new record. Joint work of the SCO member states will bring tangible results, and the results of the upcoming SCO summit in Astana will contribute to further development of the organization, ensuring long-term peace, stability and economic prosperity in the region."

SOUNDBITE 3 (Russian): SERIK IRSALIYEV, President of Astana International University
"The enormous economic and political potential of this organization is expected to grow. I hope the Shanghai Cooperation Organization will play a greater role in solving all major problems and problems in the world today."

Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Astana.
(XHTV)