Kazakhstan has navigated a series of transformative challenges in recent years that could have prompted a retreat from reformist ambitions. Under President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s leadership, the nation has encountered significant disruptions, both global and domestic, with the events of January 2022 standing out as a pivotal moment. While such crises often lead to stricter … [Read more...]
President of Turkmenistan Meets with President of Kazakhstan in Awaza
On 5 August 2025, as part of his visit to Turkmenistan, President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev held a meeting with President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the Third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDC3), currently being held in Awaza. During the discussion, President … [Read more...]
“Geography Does Not Determine Destiny”: President of Kazakhstan on the Potential of Landlocked Developing Countries
On 5 August 2025, speaking at the UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs) in Awaza, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev thanked President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov for the initiative to convene the conference and expressed gratitude to UN Secretary-General António Guterres for his commitment to addressing the challenges and realizing the opportunities … [Read more...]
Deepening Strategic Ties: Landmark Agreements Worth Billions Signed During Italian Prime Minister’s Visit to Kazakhstan
On May 30, 2025, President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Prime Minister of Italy Giorgia Meloni adopted a Joint Statement on enhancing strategic partnership. Following the negotiations, a package of agreements valued over 4 billion euros was also announced. These agreements cover important areas such as critical minerals and raw materials, energy, investment, water … [Read more...]
Journalist accredited from the Turkmen MFA, Derya Soysal particupated in the Astana International Forum
Photo by Derya Soysal ASTANA, May 29 – Kazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev opened the Second Astana International Forum on Wednesday with a strong call for renewed global cooperation, nuclear non-proliferation, and institutional reform in the face of growing geopolitical instability and technological disruption. Addressing an audience of international leaders, … [Read more...]
Tokayev: Kazakhstan pays special attention to strengthening friendship with neighboring countries
"We sincerely respect the brotherly Turkmen people" Kazakhs have great respect for their neighbors. The neighbors were always there, sharing both joys and troubles with them. The proverb "Korshi akysy – tanir akysy" ("Accepting a neighbor, you repay a debt to God") reflects both our faith and our traditions. This is a legacy left to us by our ancestors, a quality passed down … [Read more...]
The President of Kazakhstan and the National Leader of the Turkmen people held informal talks: energy and transport under the spotlight
On 22 April 2025, informal talks were held in Turkestan between President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and National Leader of the Turkmen people Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov. The Head of Kazakhstan thanked Berdimuhamedov for visiting Turkestan, the spiritual capital of Kazakhstan, a city of sacred importance to all Turkic peoples. Tokayev congratulated Arkadag … [Read more...]
The National Leader of Turkmenistan us on visit to Kazakhstan – Tokayev and Berdimuhamedov Explore Turkestan
On April 21, the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov left on a visit to Turkestan, Kazakhstan. "Kazakhstan is a time-tested and reliable partner of our country, whose relations are based on long-term and mutual benefit. In recent years, Turkmenistan and Kazakhstan have attached great importance to the … [Read more...]
The President of Kazakhstan and the National Leader of Turkmenistan will hold an informal meeting
On 21-22 April 2025, President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Khalk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov will hold an informal meeting in Turkestan, reported the press service of the President of Kazakhstan. During the talks, prospects for further strengthening the Kazakh-Turkmen strategic … [Read more...]
President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev received Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov.
On Tuesday, 4 February, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev of Kazakhstan received Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov, who arrived in Astana on an official visit, Akorda reports. The Head of Kazakhstan noted the progressive development of Kazakh-Turkmen relations in all areas in the spirit of friendship, good neighborliness and … [Read more...]
(UPDATED) The National Leader of the Turkmen people held telephone talks with the President of Kazakhstan
On Wednesday, 22 January 2025, telephone talks were held between the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov and President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. This was reported by the press service of the President of Kazakhstan. During the conversation, the sides discussed issues of further strengthening the strategic … [Read more...]
Kazakhstan is ready to continue providing full support to Turkmenistan to achieve noble goals in the interests of universal progress, says President Tokayev
President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has sent a letter to the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Khalk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, in which he expressed his deep respect and recognition of his contribution to the development of relations between the two countries. In his letter, Tokayev noted the high … [Read more...]
Tokayev on Kazakhstan’s foreign policy: balancing interests, strengthening cooperation and finding new opportunities
Kazakhstan, recognized as a middle power on the world stage, strives to play an active and constructive role in solving global problems, supporting the principles of the United Nations and advocating multilateral cooperation. The country is a consistent supporter of the United Nations, considering this organization to be an alternative platform for tackling global challenges, … [Read more...]
The Leaders of Kazakhstan and Russia announced the deepening of strategic partnership in the new global order
The state visit of the President of Russia to Kazakhstan is taking place on 27-28 November 2024. On the first day of the visit, President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and President Vladimir Putin held summit talks. Following the talks, a joint statement was signed on deepening strategic partnership in the context of a new global order. The delegations of the two … [Read more...]
Kazakhstan and Russia: new horizons of strategic partnership
Article by the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan K.K.Tokayev published in the Russian newspaper Izvestia The relations between Kazakhstan and Russia serve as a model of strong and unbreakable friendship. Our strategic partnership and alliance are based on close historical and cultural ties, as well as shared responsibility for the future of the two peoples. Our … [Read more...]
Russia – Kazakhstan: a Forward-Looking Alliance Demanded by Life
Article by Vladimir Putin published in the Kazakhstanskaya Pravda newspaper On the eve of my regular state visit to the Republic of Kazakhstan, I would like to share my vision of the current state and future of the relations between our two countries on the pages of the authoritative Kazakhstanskaya Pravda newspaper. The cooperation between Russia and Kazakhstan has been a … [Read more...]
Kazakhstan and Hungary strengthen strategic partnership: President Tokayev visited Budapest
President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev paid a state visit to Hungary, the purpose of which was to give a new impetus to the multifaceted cooperation between the two countries. The visit, which marked the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations and the 10th anniversary of strategic partnership, confirmed the desire of the two countries to deepen … [Read more...]
Central Asia’s contribution to global emissions is only 1% – President of Kazakhstan
President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev spoke at the Summit of World Leaders on Climate Action, which is taking place within the framework of the 29th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change in Baku (Azerbaijan). In his speech, the President reaffirmed Kazakhstan's commitment to the global climate agenda and stressed the … [Read more...]
Kazakhstan and France expand cooperation in the field of critical resources and investments – $2.2 billion deals signed
President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev of Kazakhstan concluded a two-day state visit to France on 5 November 2024. The visit resulted in the signing of a comprehensive package of 36 documents, including 14 commercial agreements valued at $2.2 billion. The set of documents also includes 1 intergovernmental and 21 interdepartmental agreements. One of the landmark documents signed … [Read more...]
Turkmen-Kazakh Summit Talks in Ashgabat – Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan to deepen strategic partnership – 20 documents signed
On Thursday, 10 October 2024, President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev arrived in Turkmenistan on an official visit. Upon arrival in Ashgabat, the head of Kazakhstan met with the National Leader of the Turkmen people Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov. After the meeting, Berdimuhamedov and Tokayev took part in the opening ceremony of the monument to Abai Kunanbayuly. The … [Read more...]
Kazakh-German summit talks in Astana – Kazakhstan and Germany are implementing investment projects worth $55 billion
On 16 September 2024, President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Federal Chancellor of Germany Olaf Scholz had summit talks in Astana. Tokayev called Scholz's visit historic, as it is the first visit of the head of the German Government to Kazakhstan in the last 14 years. As Tokayev noted, Germany is one of Kazakhstan's main trading partners and top … [Read more...]
Arkadag Berdimuhamedov took part in the opening of the 5th World Nomad Games in Astana – The President of Kazakhstan will visit Turkmenistan in October
On 8 September 2024 the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, at the invitation of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, paid a working visit to Kazakhstan to participate in the official opening ceremony of the V World Nomad Games. Meeting with the President of Kazakhstan Before the opening ceremony, … [Read more...]
Kazakhstan will replace subsidies for agriculture sector with easy credits, other measures
At the start of the 33rd session of the parliament of Kazakhstan, President Tokayev has asked for some bold measures to uplift the agriculture sector. Here is the relevant portion of his address to the lawmakers : An extremely important task is to attract investment to the agro-industrial complex. Despite the consequences of the floods, our farmers completed the sowing … [Read more...]
Improvement in investment climate and ease of doing business on agenda for parliament of Kazakhstan
President Tokayev of Kazakhstan, at the start of the 33rd session of the parliament, gave the detailed guidelines to the lawmakers for the current legislative work. Here is the relevant portion from his speech related to the investment climate and conditions for doing business : It is important to constantly work on improving the investment climate and conditions for … [Read more...]
President of Kazakhstan asks parliament to rehash tax laws
President Tokayev of Kazakhstan, in his landmark address to the lawmakers at the start of the 33rd session of the parliament has called for rehash of the tax laws. It is noteworthy that some major amendments to the Tax Code of Kazakhstan were already introduced in December 2023. The presidential speech of 2 September 2024 points the need for further rehash of the tax … [Read more...]
Presidents of Turkmenistan and Kazakhstan hold negotiations in Astana
On Friday, 9 August, talks were held in Astana between President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov and President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. The meeting was also attended by members of the delegations. Tokayev thanked the President of Turkmenistan for participating in the Summit, and also noted the importance of his visit in terms of further promoting the … [Read more...]
President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev: Kazakhstan’s strategic course to strengthen regional partnership and enhance the role of Central Asia on the world stage remains unwavering
Speaking at the 6th Consultative Meeting of the Heads of Central Asian States, President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev pointed out the importance of maintaining high dynamics of development in the Central Asian region in the current complex geopolitical and economic realities. He outlined a number of urgent tasks, the solution of which will contribute to the further … [Read more...]
Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan held summit talks in Astana – A Program of strategic partnership and alliance for the next 10 years adopted
On 8 August 2024, high-level talks were held in Astana between President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev of Kazakhstan and President Shavkat Mirziyoyev of Uzbekistan. As a result of the talks, a Program of strategic partnership and alliance for the next 10 years was adopted, the key objectives of which are to further strengthen friendly ties and encouraging the expansion of bilateral … [Read more...]
The Renaissance of Central Asia: Towards Sustainable Development and Prosperity
Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, President of the Republic of Kazakhstan For centuries, the Central Asian region has acted as a single geopolitical and spiritual arena, endowed with significant natural resources, substantial human capacity, and an infinite cultural and historical heritage. I.COMMON DEVELOPMENT GOALS The symbiosis of nomadic and sedentary lifestyles has not only … [Read more...]
The President of Kazakhstan will visit Turkmenistan this fall
On Monday, 5 August, a telephone conversation took place between President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov and President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. The heads of state noted the high dynamics of the development of Kazakh-Turkmen relations and discussed preparations for the upcoming visit of the President of Kazakhstan to Turkmenistan this autumn, the official … [Read more...]
Kazakhstan President Meets New Ambassador to Turkmenistan, Discusses Upcoming Summit Talks
Kazakhstan President Meets New Ambassador to Turkmenistan, Discusses Upcoming Summit Talks On Tuesday, 9 Jul 2024, President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev received the country’s newly appointed Ambassador to Turkmenistan, Nurlan Nogayev. According to Akorda, Tokayev stressed the importance of further strengthening the bonds of friendship, good neighborliness and … [Read more...]
The National Leader of Turkmenistan and the President of Kazakhstan discussed the current state of bilateral relations
On 4 July 2024 in Astana, the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Khalk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov met with President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. The meeting was attended by members of the delegations of the two countries. The Head of Kazakhstan expressed gratitude to Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov for his personal … [Read more...]
China and Kazakhstan signed over 30 documents – Tokayev and Xi launched cargo traffic along the Trans–Caspian transport route – agreed to increase trade turnover to $ 80 billion
President Xi Jinping of China is on a state visit to Kazakhstan. On Wednesday, 3 July, the summit talks between President Xi Jinping and President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev took place in Astana. Speaking at the final press briefing, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev stressed that together with the Chinese President, he will continue to direct all efforts to strengthen … [Read more...]
President Yoon Suk Yeol’s visit to Astana – South Korea and Kazakhstan signed dozens of agreements, MoUs and commercial deals worth over $430 million
South Korea and Kazakhstan signed more than 30 agreements on the sidelines of President Yoon Sok Yeol's state visit to Astana. Following the summit talks with President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, 11 documents on cooperation were signed, including: 1. Agreement on cooperation in the field of energy industry development; 2. Agreement on cooperation in the oil … [Read more...]
Kazakhstan: Active involvement of Afghanistan in interregional ties is a strategic task
President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev of Kazakhstan has said that in his opinion, one of the strategic tasks at the present stage is the active involvement of Afghanistan in interregional ties. “Kazakhstan removed the Taliban regime from the terrorist list, based on the importance of developing trade and economic cooperation with modern Afghanistan and the understanding that this … [Read more...]
President of Kazakhstan received the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan
On 27 May 2024, the President of Kazakhstan received Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers – Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov, who arrived in Astana on an official visit, Akorda reported. Welcoming the Turkmen diplomat, Tokayev expressed satisfaction with the current state of Kazakhstani-Turkmen relations, which are steadily strengthening … [Read more...]
Tokayev delivered a lecture in Singapore on the theme “Kazakhstan and the role of the Middle Powers: promoting security, stability and sustainable development”
During the state visit, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev delivered the 46th Singapore lecture, in which he expressed his vision of the role of the middle powers in ensuring global security, stability and sustainable development. The Singapore lectures, organized by the Yusof Ishak Institute (ISEAS) since the 1980s, provide a unique opportunity for academics, political … [Read more...]
Growing partnership between Kazakhstan and Singapore may become a bridge between Southeast Asia and Central Asia
On 23-24 May 2024, President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev paid his first state visit to Singapore, a country that is a strategic partner of Kazakhstan in Southeast Asia. This was the first visit in more than 20 years, but not the first visit for Tokayev personally. He previously served as a young diplomat in Singapore during the 1970s. President Tokayev's visit … [Read more...]
President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev received the secretaries of the security councils of Central Asian countries
Welcoming the heads of delegations, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev noted that the first meeting of the secretaries of the security councils of the countries of Central Asia is intended to become an effective platform for combining efforts to prevent external and internal challenges and threats, as well as developing the necessary response measures. – This is especially important … [Read more...]
President of Kazakhstan calls for ‘Unity-Creation-Progress’ in his speech at Assembly of People Session
President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, in his speech at the XXXIII session of the Assembly of People of Kazakhstan, has dedicated the session to "Unity. Creation. Progress." He noted the large-scale work carried out to overcome the consequences of floods in a number of regions of the country. The president stressed that from the first days of the occurrence of the natural disaster, … [Read more...]
Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan Forge Stronger Alliance
Central Asian neighbors Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan solidified their partnership on Friday, April 19th, 2024, with a signed agreement by President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and President Sadyr Japarov. The historic document – the Treaty on deepening and expansion of allied relations was inked during Japarov's official visit to Astana. "This document fully meets the interests of … [Read more...]