On July 29, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev is set to pay an official visit to Turkey at the invitation of his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. This visit will be a significant step aimed at further strengthening the strategic partnership between the two states, BAQ.KZ reports.
During the official visit, the main focus is on economic cooperation. Currently, trade and economic relations between Kazakhstan and Turkey are developing dynamically. In 2023, trade turnover between the two countries reached USD 6 billion. In 2024–2025, this figure is expected to remain at around USD 5.5–6 billion.
The main goal of the bilateral talks is to increase mutual trade volume to USD 10 billion by 2030. To achieve this, concrete measures have been outlined, including the implementation of investment projects, the development of deep industrial processing, and the expansion of logistics infrastructure. Turkey is among Kazakhstan’s top five trading partners and is considered one of its key investors.
In 2024–2025, investments attracted from Turkey amount to approximately USD 5 billion, while Kazakhstani investments in the Turkish economy exceed USD 2 billion. Currently, over 3,500 enterprises with Turkish capital are operating in Kazakhstan. Of these, 78 projects have already been implemented, and 39 are in the process of being realized. The total value of these projects amounts to several bln dollars, economist Bauyrzhan Iskakov noted.
According to him, the official visit will aim to deepen cooperation in such key areas as economy and investment, transport and logistics, energy and mining, education, science and culture, and defense and security.
Economy and Investment
– Increasing trade volume
– Expanding exports within the CIS region
– Developing deep processing and industrial clustering (coal chemistry, petrochemistry, agricultural products)
– Negotiations on new investment projects in greenhouse complexes, logistics, and pharmaceuticals
Transport and Logistics
– Developing the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route
– Strengthening the alternative corridor to Europe via China – Kazakhstan – Caspian Sea – Turkey
– Discussing simplification of customs procedures, increasing sea and air connectivity, and intermodal coordination
Energy and Mining
– Increasing exports of uranium and other energy resources to Turkey
– Exploring joint projects in light of Turkey’s interest in nuclear energy
– Cooperation in innovative areas such as renewable energy, energy efficiency, and battery production
Education, Science, and Culture
– Expanding student and researcher exchanges
– Implementing joint scientific and technical projects
– Enhancing cultural influence among Turkic-speaking countries
Defense and Security
– Strengthening cooperation in military intelligence, defense, and security
– Agreements on joint production of Turkish drones in Kazakhstan
– Expanding protocols aimed at ensuring regional security
"This official visit marks a new stage that will elevate the strategic partnership between Kazakhstan and Turkey. It can also be seen as a concrete step toward increasing political and cultural influence in the Turkic world and enhancing the coordination of mutual interests on the international stage. The agreements to be signed may strengthen the integration potential of both countries and significantly influence the regional economic and geopolitical landscape", economist Bauyrzhan Iskakov noted.