The Astana International Forum will open tomorrow (Thursday) in the capital of Kazakhstan. It is an upgrade of the Astana Economic Forum, known as the "Davos Forum" of Eurasia.
Kazakhstan is eager to promote the Middle Corridor, which will connect China with Kazakhstan by rail, roads and sea routes. The project is not only about making the northern route to Russia problematic, but also about Kazakhstan's desire to further strengthen its position as a regional power in Central Asia. The country has no bad or tense relations with any country, near or far.