Kazakhstan and European Union Continue Cooperation in Visa Sphere
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Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Alibek Bakayev held a meeting with the Ambassador of the European Union Aleška Simkič, following the official launch of negotiations between Kazakhstan and the EU on the conclusion of agreements on visa facilitation and readmission, which took place on 2 December 2025 in Brussels, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan reports.
The parties noted that the launch of the negotiations reflects growing mutual trust and the shared commitment of Kazakhstan and the EU to enhancing mobility, expanding opportunities for citizens, and strengthening humanitarian and people-to-people ties. It was emphasized that this process is the first of its kind between the European Union and a Central Asian state, giving this step particular historical significance.
The continuation of the negotiation process is scheduled for February 2026 in Astana.
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Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan Receives Ambassador of Mongolia
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Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yermek Kosherbayev received the Ambassador of Mongolia to the Republic of Kazakhstan Dorj Bayarkhuu on the occasion of the completion of his diplomatic mission, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan reports.
During the meeting, the parties discussed the current state and future prospects of Kazakh-Mongolian cooperation. The positive dynamics of political dialogue, as well as the steady expansion of interaction in priority areas were noted.
Particular attention was paid to the schedule of upcoming bilateral visits and events at various levels planned for the current year as well as cooperation within multilateral frameworks.
For his part, the Ambassador expressed gratitude for the support extended during his diplomatic mission and reaffirmed Mongolia’s readiness to further strengthen cooperation with Kazakhstan based on mutual respect and trust.
At the conclusion of the meeting, Yermek Kosherbayev on behalf of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev presented Dorj Bayarkhuu with the Order of "Dostyk" (Friendship) of II degree, in recognition of his contribution to the development of bilateral relations.
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Kazakhstan and Montenegro: Advancing a New Stage in Strengthening Mutually Beneficial Partnership
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The second round of Kazakhstan-Montenegro political consultations was held under the co-chairmanship of Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Arman Issetov and State Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Montenegro Periša Kastratović, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan reports.
During the visit, the Kazakh diplomat held a meeting with Deputy Prime Minister - Minister of Foreign Affairs of Montenegro Ervin Ibrahimović. The parties noted the high level of friendly relations between the Astana and Podgorica. Particular attention was paid to the prospects for cooperation in the trade, economic, cultural and humanitarian spheres, as well as to coordination of efforts in the international arena.
In discussions with Periša Kastratović, particular emphasis was placed on expanding political dialogue, including the exchange of high-level visits. Both sides noted the considerable potential to enhance and diversify trade and investment cooperation. In particular, tourism, transport and logistics, healthcare and digital technologies were identified as key promising areas.
During the meeting Deputy Minister Issetov emphasized: "Kazakhstan attaches great importance to developing cooperation with Montenegro and is committed to actively expanding bilateral relations across all priority areas".
In turn, Periša Kastratović congratulated Kazakhstan on the successful conduct of the referendum and the adoption of a new Constitution, expressing confidence in the country’s continued progress. He also reiterated Montenegro’s readiness to deepen multifaceted cooperation covering the full spectrum of bilateral relations.
The heads of delegations also exchanged views on key regional and global issues and expressed their intention to further advance multilateral engagement within international organizations.
Following the consultations, an agreement was reached to expand the legal framework and to adopt a new Cooperation Program between the foreign ministries of the two countries.
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Kazakhstan and Albania Explore Prospects for Expanding Bilateral Cooperation
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Ambassador of Kazakhstan Iskander Aisariyev held a meeting with the Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Albania Ferit Hoxha in Tirana, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan reports.
During the meeting, parties confirmed the high level of bilateral relations and noted steady development of cooperation both in bilateral format and on international platforms.
Diplomats discussed prospects for expanding trade, economic and investment cooperation, emphasizing the need to intensify business contacts and establish institutional mechanisms of interaction. They also expressed mutual interest in implementing joint projects and increasing bilateral trade.
Particular attention was given to the development of transport and transit cooperation. Ambassador Aisariyev highlighted the significant potential for cooperation within the Middle Corridor and invited the Albanian side to engage more actively in relevant initiatives. The sides also discussed opportunities to develop international transport routes and build sustainable logistics chains between Central Asia and Balkan region.
In addition, the parties reviewed issues related to the development of the legal framework, cooperation in education, and exchanged views on the schedule of upcoming bilateral engagements at various levels.
Following the meeting, both sides reaffirmed their readiness to further strengthen Kazakh-Albanian partnership and to implement practical initiatives aimed at deepening cooperation across all key areas.
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Kazakhstan Foreign Minister Received the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yermek Kosherbayev received the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Faisal Alkahtani, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan reports.
During the meeting, the two sides discussed the pressing issues of regional and global agenda, including the situation in the Middle East, as well as the current state of bilateral cooperation.
Minister Kosherbayev expressed concern over the dangerous military escalation in the region and emphasized the importance of resolving conflicts through diplomatic means in accordance with the principles of international law. In this regard, the Kingdom's important role in de-escalating the conflict and stabilizing the situation was highlighted.
The Kazakh Foreign Minister expressed gratitude to the Saudi Ambassador for his assistance in evacuating Kazakh citizens from the Kingdom. It was noted that ensuring the safety and return of compatriots to the homeland is a priority for our country.
For his part, the Saudi diplomat confirmed his readiness to closely collaborate with the Kazakh Foreign Ministry to deepen our multifaceted bilateral cooperation.
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President Tokayev receives Ambassador of Saudi Arabia to Kazakhstan Faisal Al-Kahtani
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President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev received Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to Kazakhstan Faisal Al-Kahtani, akorda.kz reports.
President Tokayev emphasized that Kazakhstan attaches great importance to strengthening comprehensive cooperation with Saudi Arabia. He particularly noted the personal contribution of Crown Prince - Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud to advancing multifaceted cooperation between the two countries.
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is rightfully regarded as a strong and influential leader on the global stage. His forward-looking and progressive strategy for Saudi Arabia’s development, as well as his significant role in strengthening international stability and security, deserve the highest recognition and respect," - said the President of Kazakhstan.
President Tokayev reaffirmed his invitation to Mohammed bin Salman to pay a state visit to Kazakhstan.
In turn, Ambassador Faisal Al-Kahtani expressed his country’s firm commitment to deepening the strategic partnership with Kazakhstan. He noted that the recently signed agreements on the mutual protection and promotion of investments, as well as on the establishment of an intergovernmental Coordination Council, open up new opportunities for expanding mutually beneficial cooperation.
The Ambassador also conveyed sincere appreciation from the leadership of Saudi Arabia for the firm and consistent support extended by President Tokayev in connection with the complex situation in the Middle East. He further emphasized the relevance of Kazakhstan’s initiative to provide a platform for possible peace negotiations in the holy city of Turkestan.
President Tokayev once again reaffirmed Kazakhstan’s solidarity with Saudi Arabia and all Gulf states, expressing readiness to continue contributing to efforts aimed at ensuring stability, security and sustainable development in the region.
At the conclusion of the meeting, the President conveyed his warm greetings and best wishes to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and to Crown Prince - Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman, as well as wishes of well-being and prosperity to the brotherly people of Saudi Arabia.
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Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan Continue to Strengthen Strategic Tandem
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As part of an official visit to Tashkent the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yermek Kosherbayev was received by the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan reports.
During the meeting, President Mirziyoyev noted with satisfaction the positive dynamics in the development of multifaceted cooperation between the two countries, emphasizing the importance of further deepening the allied relations between Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan.
In turn, Minister Kosherbayev conveyed warm greetings and best wishes on behalf of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and informed about the progress in implementing the agreements reached at the highest and high levels.
Today, Kazakh-Uzbek relations serve as a model of reliable and long-term cooperation in the international arena. This is primarily facilitated by regular and trust-based political dialogue at the highest level," Kosherbayev stated.
The sides also discussed current issues on the regional and international agenda.
The high level of interaction between Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan within multilateral structures was underscored, along with the importance of further developing regional cooperation and joint efforts to strengthen peace and stability in Central Asia.
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Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan continue to develop allied relations and strengthen strategic dialogue
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As part of an official visit to Tashkent, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yermek Kosherbayev held talks with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan Bakhtiyor Saidov, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan reports.
During the meeting, the foreign ministers reviewed a wide range of issues of multifaceted Kazakh-Uzbek cooperation, as well as discussed prospects for further strengthening political, trade-economic, investment, transit-transport, water-energy, and cultural-humanitarian cooperation.
The sides expressed their commitment to deepening strategic partnership and alliance based on friendship, mutual understanding and good neighborliness.
Thanks to the political will of the heads of state in recent years, Kazakh-Uzbek relations have been brought to a qualitatively new level of interaction and demonstrate high dynamics of development at all levels," Minister Kosherbayev noted during the conversation.
In turn, Minister Saidov confirmed that the presidents of the two states have set a long-term course for the progressive expansion of cooperation in both bilateral and multilateral formats.
In this context, the foreign ministers thoroughly discussed measures for the practical implementation of the agreements reached at the highest level during the first and second meetings of the Supreme Interstate Council in 2024-2025, and expressed readiness to further promote the inter-parliamentary and intergovernmental relations.
Special attention was paid to further development of trade-economic and investment cooperation.
Significant progress has been made in recent years in deepening economic cooperation. Kazakhstan consistently ranks among Uzbekistan’s top three trading partners. In 2025, the bilateral trade increased by 16.2 percent and approached $5 billion," Minister Kosherbayev said. In the context of the implementation of the agreements reached at the highest level, the ministers confirmed their intentions to facilitate further deepening of the economic partnership, including increasing bilateral trade to $10 billion.
The interlocutors also noted progress in industrial cooperation, which currently includes 78 investment projects worth $1.8 billion.
In this context, the implementation of such projects as the construction of the International Center for Industrial Cooperation "Central Asia", hotels "Tashkent" in Astana and "Astana" in Tashkent, as well as the "Astana" district in "Yangi Tashkent" was also reviewed.
During the meeting, the sides highlighted the significant potential for cooperation in the development of transport corridors enabling both countries to access markets of the Middle East, South Asia and Europe. The sides expressed mutual readiness to promote fruitful interaction in this area.
In addition, the substantive agenda of cultural and humanitarian cooperation was emphasized as the foundation of strong and long-term relations between the two states.
The sides also underscored the importance of implementing projects in the educational field, and in particular, the activities of the branch of the Tashkent Institute of Irrigation and Agricultural Mechanization Engineers in Almaty and the Chirchik branch of South Kazakhstan Research University named after Mukhtar Auezov.
The ministers also exchanged views on current regional and international issues, confirmed their interest in strengthening cooperation within multilateral structures and expressed readiness to continue mutual support in promoting the initiatives of both countries.
The foreign ministers emphasized the importance of developing regional cooperation and joint efforts to strengthen peace and stability in Central Asia.
Following the talks, the Cooperation Program between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Republic of Uzbekistan for 2026-2027 was signed.
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Astana and Skopje held another round of political consultations
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Prospects for expanding bilateral cooperation between Kazakhstan and North Macedonia were the key topic on the agenda of the 3rd round of political consultations, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan reports.
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan Arman Issetov and Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade of North Macedonia Zoran Dimitrovski noted the progressive development of bilateral relations and exchanged views on the regional and international agenda. The diplomats highly appreciated the outcomes of the visits of President Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Timčo Mucunski to Astana in 2025.
The parties discussed priority issues of bilateral and multilateral cooperation, including further expansion of political, trade-economic, and cultural-humanitarian ties.
An important topic of the negotiations were boosting mutual trade and the diversification of its structure in such areas of cooperation as agriculture, energy, transport, tourism, education, and culture. The prospects for expanding legal framework, including the possibility of introducing a visa-free regime for holders of national passports were considered.
The leadership of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of North Macedonia congratulated Kazakhstan on the successful adoption of the new Constitution in the referendum held on March 15 and expressed confidence that the reforms would contribute to the country’s further development.
Arman Issetov noted: "Kazakhstan attaches great importance to the comprehensive deepening of multifaceted relations with the Republic of North Macedonia. Since the establishment of diplomatic relations between the countries, which marked their 30th anniversary last year, positive dynamics of interaction have been maintained in priority areas".
In conclusion, the parties expressed their readiness to contribute to the further intensification of bilateral cooperation, with special attention to be paid to practical measures for implementing joint business projects and mutually attracting investments into various sectors of the two countries’ economies.
In this regard, the diplomats welcomed organizing this April trade and economic mission of Kazakhstan in Skopje, within the framework of which the establishment of a Business Council between the Сhambers of commerce and industry is planned.
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