Astana Hosts Discussions on the Development of the Kazakhstan-U.S. Strategic Partnership
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Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yermek Kosherbayev held talks with the Special Envoy of the President of the United States for South and Central Asian Affairs - U.S. Ambassador to India Sergio Gor, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan reports.
During the meeting, the parties discussed a wide range of issues on the bilateral agenda, with particular attention given to the development of economic and investment partnership, cooperation in the fields of innovation and artificial intelligence, education and science. Prospects for cooperation in transport, logistics and critical minerals were also discussed separately.
Minister Kosherbayev stressed that Kazakhstan is consistently implementing large-scale constitutional reforms and programs aimed at modernizing the national economy. Astana views Washington as one of its key partners in attracting investment, technological modernization and deepening trade and economic cooperation. In this context, the parties held a substantive discussion on the implementation of agreements reached between President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and President of the United States Donald Trump during their meeting at the White House in November 2025.
The Kazakh Foreign Minister also expressed gratitude to the U.S. side for its high-level participation in the upcoming C5+1 Critical Minerals Dialogue. In addition, the parties noted the importance of the planned roundtable involving business delegations from the United States and Central Asian countries, which is expected to provide additional impetus to expanding trade and economic cooperation.
For his part, Ambassador Gor thanked the Kazakh side for its hospitality and reaffirmed the importance of maintaining active dialogue and practical cooperation across the full spectrum of bilateral and regional issues.
Following the talks, the parties reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening the enhanced strategic partnership.
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Central Asia and Scandinavia on the Path to Sustainable Cooperation
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Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Finland Azamat Abdraimov met with Secretary General of the Scandinavian and Central Asian Sustainable Business Association (SCABA) Ilkka Räisänen, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan reports.
During the meeting, the parties discussed the prospects for developing trade, economic and investment cooperation between Kazakhstan and the Nordic countries, as well as a number of current areas on the bilateral agenda.
The Kazakh diplomat informed his interlocutor about the ongoing economic reforms in the country, measures to improve the investment climate and priorities of state policy in the field of sustainable development. Particular attention was paid to the potential of Kazakhstan as a regional hub for the implementation of joint projects in Central Asia.
At the conclusion of the meeting, the parties confirmed their readiness to continue dialogue and promote the development of mutually beneficial cooperation.
SCABA" is a business-oriented organization aimed at building strong business ties between the countries of Central Asia and Northern Europe.
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Kazakhstan and Iran Discuss Current Issues of Multilateral Cooperation
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A meeting was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran between Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to Iran Ontalap Onalbayev and Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Iran for Legal and International Affairs Kazem Gharibabadi, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan reports.
During the meeting, the parties discussed current issues of Kazakh-Iranian cooperation in multilateral formats, including cooperation within the United Nations and other international organizations.
Special attention was paid to the initiative of President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to establish a specialized international organization on water issues within the UN system. The Kazakh side emphasized that water-related challenges today are directly linked not only to environmental issues, but also to sustainable development, food and energy security, climate resilience and social stability.
It was noted that, despite the significant efforts of the international community, the global water agenda continues to face institutional fragmentation, while the gap between political commitments and their practical implementation persists. In this regard, special attention was drawn to the fact that Kazakhstan’s initiative is aimed at enhancing the effectiveness of international cooperation, strengthening coordination within the UN system, mobilizing financing, facilitating the exchange of data and expertise, and promoting practical projects in the field of sustainable water resources management.
The parties exchanged views on the further development of this initiative, taking into account Iran’s experience in water resources, legal affairs and multilateral diplomacy.
The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Iran for Legal and International Affairs noted that water diplomacy is one of the relevant areas for Iran and said that a Water Diplomacy Committee had recently been established at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in this regard.
Gharibabadi commended the level of bilateral and multilateral cooperation between Iran and Kazakhstan, as well as the close partnership between the two sides on matters of mutual support. He noted that Iran had previously supported many innovative international initiatives put forward by Astana and expressed confidence that this cooperation would continue to strengthen.
The Iranian diplomat expressed interest in continuing constructive dialogue with Kazakhstan on current issues of multilateral cooperation and in strengthening interaction between the two countries on international platforms.
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Kazakhstan and Kuwait Open New Prospects for Financial Cooperation and Investment Partnership
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The Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the State of Kuwait, Yerzhan Yelekeyev, held a meeting with the Minister of Finance of the State of Kuwait, Yaqoub Al-Refaei, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan reports.
During the meeting, the parties discussed the development of trade, economic, investment and financial cooperation, as well as the implementation of joint initiatives aimed at further strengthening the Kazakhstan-Kuwait partnership.
The parties paid particular attention to preparations for the fourth meeting of the Kazakhstan-Kuwait Joint Commission on Trade, Economic, Cultural and Humanitarian Cooperation, scheduled for the second half of 2026.
The preparations for the signing of the Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Government of the State of Kuwait for the Avoidance of Double Taxation and the Prevention of Tax Evasion with Respect to Taxes on Income was also discussed. It was noted that work on the Agreement is at its final stage and that its signing will represent an important step toward strengthening the economic partnership between the two countries.
The Ambassador of Kazakhstan briefed his counterpart on the country's key socio-economic indicators, highlighting the steady growth of the Kazakh economy and its position as one of the leading economies in Central Asia. He also presented Kazakhstan's investment potential and promising areas for attracting Kuwaiti investment.
Special attention was also given to expanding cooperation in the field of food security and to implementing joint investment projects aimed at establishing sustainable supply chains for Kazakh agricultural products to the Gulf countries.
In addition, the Minister of Finance of the State of Kuwait was presented with an official invitation from the Minister of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan to pay an official visit to Kazakhstan.
The Kuwaiti side gratefully accepted the invitation and expressed its interest in considering the Kazakh side's initiatives aimed at expanding trade, economic and investment cooperation.
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Kazakhstan and Saudi Arabia Strengthen Cooperation in Critical Minerals
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Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Madiyar Menilbekov held talks with Vice-Minister of Industry and Mineral Recourses of the Kingdom Khalid Al-Mudaifer, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan reports.
During the meeting, the parties discussed prospects for advancing Kazakhstan-Saudi cooperation in the mining sector, with particular emphasis on the exploration, extraction, and processing of strategic and critical minerals.
The sides reviewed opportunities for implementing joint initiatives aimed at strengthening cooperation between relevant government bodies, national companies, and business communities of the two countries.
Following the meeting, the parties agreed to further strengthen Kazakh-Saudi ties.
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Astana and Brazzaville Outline Key Directions for Trade and Economic Cooperation
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Within the framework of the visit of the Ambassador of Kazakhstan, Jean Galiev, to the Republic of the Congo, a series of meetings were held with members of the government and business community to discuss the practical implementation of bilateral partnership, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan reports.
In particular, thee meetings with the Head of the Foreign Ministry, Constant-Serge Bounda, the Minister of Telecommunications and Digital Economy, Nguema Nze, the Minister of Finance and Budget, Christian Yoka, and the Director General for Strategic Affairs and Military Cooperation of the Ministry of National Defense, Jean Aimé Ignoumba.
The Republic of the Congo shows particular interest in Kazakhstan's experience and expertise in the fields of digitalization and artificial intelligence, telecommunications, energy, development of transport and logistics infrastructure, financial technologies, and banking. Brazzaville is studying the possibility of importing Kazakh grain and fertilizers for the entire Central African region. A desire was also expressed to send Congolese youth to study at Kazakh educational institutions.
Brazzaville supports the initiative of President K.Tokayev to establish the International Water Organization within the UN structure. Minister of Foreign Affairs K.-S. Bounda stressed that the issue of water security is a critically important matter for all countries, and especially for Africa.
The visit of the Ambassador of Kazakhstan to the Republic of the Congo concluded with a conversation with one of the leading representatives of Congolese business, the Director General of a diversified company, Serge Mouyi. Prospects for business cooperation in the fields of tourism and trade, particularly within the framework of public-private partnerships, were discussed.
All interlocutors shared the view that both countries possess a strategically important geographical location and serve as regional hubs. Connecting them through the Middle Corridor and the seaport of Pointe-Noire could significantly expand the opportunities for trade and economic partnership.
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Current Issues of Kazakhstan-China Cooperation Discussed at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan
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Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Alibek Bakayev held a meeting with Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Kazakhstan Han Chunlin, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan reports.
During the meeting, the parties discussed current issues of Kazakhstan-China cooperation across various sectors and exchanged views on prospects for its further development.
Particular attention was paid to the implementation of agreements reached following the visits to Kazakhstan in late May and early June by Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress of China Zhao Leji, Secretary of the Political and Legal Affairs Commission of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China Chen Wenqing, Minister of Public Security of China Wang Xiaohong, and Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of China John Lee.
The interlocutors also reviewed the schedule of upcoming events at the highest and high levels planned for 2026.
At the conclusion of the meeting, the parties agreed to maintain regular contacts between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan and the Embassy of China on issues of mutual interest concerning bilateral cooperation.
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Kazakhstan Strengthens Business Ties with the State of Illinois
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As part of a visit to the State of Illinois, the Consulate General of the Republic of Kazakhstan in New York participated in the Central Asia Business Expo Chicago 2026 (CABXPO), an international business forum that brought together representatives of the business communities of Central Asia and the United States. The forum served as an important platform for discussing trade, investment, innovation, and the development of international business cooperation, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan reports.
During the event, meetings were held with representatives of Kazakh businesses successfully operating in the United States in the fields of logistics, financial and legal services, digital technologies, consulting, and other industries. Kazakh entrepreneurs make a significant contribution to strengthening economic ties between Kazakhstan and the United States, fostering business contacts and promoting the implementation of joint projects.
On the sidelines of the forum, Consul General of the Republic of Kazakhstan R.Tleulin held a series of meetings with representatives of government and business institutions of the State of Illinois, including Illinois State Comptroller Susana Mendoza, Deputy Director of the Office of Trade and Investment at the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) Margo Markopoulos, Executive Vice President of Business Development at World Business Chicago Jessica Andujar-Redman, and other representatives of the American business community.
During the discussions, the parties explored prospects for expanding trade, economic, and investment cooperation, opportunities to attract U.S. companies to projects in Kazakhstan, as well as further development of interregional ties between Kazakhstan and the State of Illinois.
The meetings resulted in the establishment of new business contacts, the identification of promising areas for cooperation, and reaffirmed the mutual interest of both sides in deepening partnership in trade, investment, agribusiness, manufacturing, logistics, digital technologies, and innovation.
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Constitutional Reforms in Kazakhstan Discussed in Italia
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A seminar entitled "Constitutional Reforms in Kazakhstan" was held in Rome, focusing on the political and economic transformations taking place in Kazakhstan. The event, organised by the Italian Institute for Asian Studies, brought together members of the Italian Parliament, representatives of the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, experts, journalists, diplomats and students, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan reports.
Kazakhstan’s Ambassador to Italy, Yerbolat Sembayev, outlined the key features of the new Constitution and the measures being undertaken to further modernise the country. The Ambassador noted that Kazakhstan’s new People’s Constitution, adopted through a nationwide referendum, will officially enter into force on 1 July this year, marking the beginning of a qualitatively new stage in the country’s development.
The new Constitution introduces fundamental changes to Kazakhstan’s political system, adapting the country to the challenges of the artificial intelligence era. One of the defining features of the constitutional reform is the transition to a unicameral Parliament. This large-scale transformation of the legislative branch is intended to remove bureaucratic barriers and accelerate decision-making processes," Ambassador Sembayev emphasised.
The Kazakh diplomat also noted that the country’s current stage of development is characterised by a transition from targeted reforms to the systematic modernisation of the economy and public administration. At the heart of this policy are the creation of a predictable business environment, the protection of investors’ rights, the development of non-resource sectors, and the deepening of international economic partnerships. In this context, Italy remains an important partner for Kazakhstan.
Italian businesses possess strong expertise in industry, engineering, logistics, processing technologies and manufacturing solutions. We see significant potential for further expanding Kazakh-Italian cooperation in areas such as petrochemicals, transport corridors, agriculture, industrial cooperation, sustainable supply chains, rare earth metals, as well as modern solutions related to the energy transition," Ambassador Sembayev added.
Other speakers sharing their views on Kazakhstan’s reforms included Italian Senator Antonio Trevisi, Chair of the European Parliament Delegation for Relations with Central Asia Giusi Princi, Coordinator of the Italy - Central Asia Ministerial Meeting at the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Federico Failla, President of the Italian Institute for Asian Studies Mario Morgoni, President of the CFive - Astana analytical centre Sapargali Shalgimbayev, and others.
According to the speakers, Kazakhstan’s reforms have strengthened the relationship between the state and society, increasing public trust in state institutions. In the eyes of international partners, Kazakhstan’s greatest strengths today are predictability, sustainable development and institutional stability. The presence of independent institutions and clear rules makes the country more attractive to foreign investors and international partners.
As Senator Trevisi noted, one of the most important aspects of Kazakhstan’s reform agenda is industrial and infrastructure modernisation. In this regard, "Made in Italy" technologies are highly regarded in Kazakhstan. Advanced equipment and innovative solutions can contribute to strengthening Kazakhstan’s industrial base and developing a more efficient logistics infrastructure.
For her part, Giusi Princi, Chair of the European Parliament Delegation for Relations with Central Asia, noted that, given the successful partnership between the European Union and Kazakhstan in areas such as trade, investment, critical raw materials, energy security and the green economy, the EU is closely following the reforms being implemented in the country. According to her, Kazakhstan has embarked on a path of comprehensive institutional and constitutional transformation aimed at improving the effectiveness of public administration and modernising the country’s political and economic systems.
Federico Failla, Coordinator of the Italy - Central Asia Ministerial Meeting at the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, stated that Kazakhstan’s constitutional reforms demonstrate the country’s ability to adapt to contemporary challenges and reflect its dynamic development.
According to Mario Morgoni, President of the Italian Institute for Asian Studies, Kazakhstan’s experience in implementing large-scale and ambitious reforms is both noteworthy and deserving of respect, particularly as these reforms are taking place in a complex multi-ethnic country that is independently developing its own model of development while gradually strengthening modern democratic institutions.
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