Kazakhstan expands international ties and advances digital projects

Kazakhstan is continuing to expand international cooperation in political, trade, economic, agricultural and digital sectors. These issues were discussed during meetings between Kazakh officials and partners from Türkiye and Latvia, as well as within the framework of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP).

Deputy Foreign Minister Arman Isagaliyev met with Turkish Ambassador Mustafa Kapucu. The two sides discussed the current state and prospects for their countries’ enhanced strategic partnership, focusing on further developing political and diplomatic ties, trade and economic cooperation, as well as cultural, humanitarian and educational links.

In Latvia, Kazakhstan’s Ambassador Dauren Karipov met with Agriculture Minister Uldis Augulis. The two sides discussed trade, investment and cooperation in the agricultural sector. Bilateral trade rose by 4.2% in the first half of 2026 to $85.5 million.

The two sides also explored opportunities to establish joint ventures in dairy and livestock farming, food production, as well as food storage and transportation. They also discussed the development of logistics infrastructure, the introduction of innovative technologies and the exchange of expertise in agriculture.

Kazakhstan also presented progress on a project to establish the Asia-Pacific Centre for Digital Solutions for Sustainable Development in Almaty at a session of ESCAP’s Committee on Information and Communications Technology, Science, Technology and Innovation.

Kazakhstan’s Permanent Representative to ESCAP, Margulan Baimukhan, confirmed plans to open the centre in 2027 and called on countries across the region to participate in its work, including by sharing digital solutions and expertise.

A number of ESCAP member states expressed support for Kazakhstan’s initiative.