Magauov Asset Maratovich, vice minister of energy of Kazakhstan, revealed that in the future Kazakhstan will promote talks with financial institutes in China like the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank to further strengthen Sino-Kazakh ties in the energy sector and actively participate in the Belt and Road Initiative.

Zhejiang Day also featured a series of cultural performances by groups from the province, including a performance of the renowned Yueju Opera The Butterfly Lovers, the folk ballad Tea Picking and demonstrations of ancient artistic techniques such as rice sculpture and watercolor board printing.

A total of 85 companies from Zhejiang are taking part in the expo, from fields as diverse as energy, environmental protection, e-commerce and chemical engineering.

Magauov Asset Maratovich, vice minister of energy of Kazakhstan, addresses the opening ceremony of Zhejiang Day, a special event launched by Zhejiang province at the Astana Expo on June 23. [Photo/chinadaily.com.cn]

Guests of the Zhejiang Day watch a tea art performance in Astana, capital of Kazakhstan on June 23. [Photo/chinadaily.com.cn]