Wang Jiarui, head of the International Department of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC), met in Beijing Tuesday with Azat Peruashev, first secretary of the Central Committee of the Civic Party of Kazakhstan, and his party.

The two sides exchanged views on furthering the relations between the two parties, and agreed to work for the comprehensive development of the relationship between China and Kazakhstan.

(Xinhua News Agency April 28, 2004)