Kazakhstan's Deputy Prime Minister led an economic delegation to Kabul to establish a trade forum and expand bilateral commerce, as Kazakhstan cautiously engages the Taliban-led Afghan government despite not formally recognizing it.
Kazakhstan deepened economic ties with China by signing 42 commercial agreements with Hong Kong and mainland Chinese firms, while issuing its first sovereign panda bond worth 3.4 billion yuan in China's domestic market, expanding beyond trade into finance and listings.
Erdoğan visits Astana as Turkey and Central Asia deepen ties amid shifting regional order
Iran and Kazakhstan pledged to integrate logistics chains and boost bilateral trade to three billion dollars through developing transport corridors, ports, and transit capacity, positioning Iran as Kazakhstan's most cost-effective route to global markets.
Kazakhstan ranks among global investment leaders with gross capital formation at 27% of GDP, outperforming 75% of nations, as officials pursue a new investment-driven development strategy focused on infrastructure, technology, and productivity growth.
Kazakhstan's Deputy Prime Minister stated the UAE's OPEC+ exit poses no major economic risks, despite global oil price concerns, as international analysts remain cautious about potential price wars and market disruptions.
Hong Kong's delegation of over 70 business representatives secured 43 agreements with Kazakhstan across aviation, finance, technology, and green development, positioning Hong Kong as Central Asia's eastern hub while strengthening bilateral cooperation through education and financial services partnerships.
Kazakhstan and Turkey expanded strategic partnership through new agreements worth over $920 million, establishing investment projects expected to create more than 3,100 jobs while inaugurating an earthquake-relief school in Turkey via videoconference between presidents.