On December 12, 2009, Chinese Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi met with Kazak Secretary of State & Foreign Minister Kanat Saudabayev in Astana, exchanging views on bilateral relations and regional and international issues of common concern.

Both sides agreed that against the backdrop of the fast-developing regional situation, Chinese President Hu Jintao's ongoing visit to Kazakhstan was of great significance to further advancement of political trust and cooperation between the countries. Yang and Saudabayev agreed that their foreign ministries should make joint efforts to implement the consensus reached by the heads of state of the two countries and continually advance the China-Kazakhstan strategic partnership.