🇪🇺🇰🇿 Yesterday at the European Parliament, we opened an important discussion on “A New Kazakhstan: Results of the Constitutional Referendum and the Path of Democratic Modernization.”
Kazakhstan has become one of the European Union’s key partners in Central Asia - economically, strategically, and increasingly also politically. With EU–Kazakhstan trade reaching around €45 billion in 2024 and European investment exceeding €54 billion, our cooperation is already strong and continues to grow. 📈
But a truly meaningful partnership is not built on economic interests alone.
As Kazakhstan moves forward with constitutional reforms and a broader process of political modernization, it is essential to keep an open and constructive dialogue on democratic governance, the rule of law, transparency, and civic participation. 🗣️⚖️
Today’s exchange highlighted both the progress already made and the challenges that remain ahead. It also underlined one important message: the next chapter of EU–Kazakhstan relations should stand on two pillars -strong economic cooperation and strong cooperation on shared values. 🤝
My sincere thanks to all distinguished speakers, experts, and participants for their valuable insights, including my colleague, MEP @andreykovatchev , H.E. Ambassador @romanvassilenko , Mr. Oliver Arifon, Mr. @MauriGeri and @ajturkstra.
The European Union remains committed to deepening its partnership with Kazakhstan and supporting an open dialogue on stability, prosperity, and democratic modernization. 🌍
Kazakhstan welcomes the agreement, reached between the 🇺🇸 and 🇮🇷
In the current complex international environment, the achievement of this agreement has particular significance for the region and for the entire international community.
We highly commend the political will of the parties that allowed to restore trust and mutually acceptable solutions.
We particularly appreciate the leadership of the President of the US @realDonaldTrump, who demonstrated resolve and strategic vision at this pivotal moment.
Europe’s interest in Kazakhstan’s critical minerals is understandable. But the real strategic resource of our country is its people.
Kazakhstan is investing in science, higher education, innovation and talent development. 🇰🇿🇪🇺
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President @TokayevKZ discussed with IAEA Director General @rafaelmgrossi the current geopolitical tensions and the growing pressure on the non-proliferation regime.
Kassym-Jomart Tokayev reaffirmed that Kazakhstan, as a gesture of goodwill, is ready to assist in resolving the situation surrounding Iran’s nuclear program, provided that appropriate international agreements are reached.
🇰🇿 highly values its longstanding partnership with the @IAEAorg in upholding nuclear safety, security and the peaceful use of atomic energy.
Astana is hosting the international symposium “The Golden Horde as a Model of Steppe Civilisation: History, Archaeology, Culture, and Identity.”
President Tokayev highlighted the important role of the Golden Horde in the development of statehood, trade and diplomacy.
Prime Minister of #Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov participates in Aorld Urban Forum Session in Baku on instruction of the President.
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🚨 Kazakhstan’s State Guard Service is deploying Tesla Cybertrucks as mobile command-and-control vehicles for the Informal Summit of the Organization of Turkic States in Turkistan on May 15, 2026.
The future has arrived in Kazakhstan’s spiritual capital — #Turkestan 🇰🇿⚡️
#Cyber-police are patrolling the Turkic States Summit.
Futuristic #Cybertrucks look surprisingly natural against the backdrop of ancient Turkestan, where they’ve officially gone on duty during the summit
President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev called for greater responsibility and pragmatism among global leaders and renewed efforts to reform the @UN during remarks at the @AntalyaDF on April 17, where The Astana Times was present.
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🇰🇿 President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev welcomes the achievement of an agreement on a full ceasefire and truce in the #MiddleEast, reached with the mediation of Prime Minister of #Pakistan Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) and Chief of Army Staff of Pakistan, Field Marshal Asim Munir.
This agreement became possible due to the goodwill and wisdom of the President of the United States, Donald Trump (@realDonaldTrump ), and the senior leadership of #Iran, as well as all countries involved in the military conflict.
President @TokayevKZ expressed hope that the truce agreement will be long-lasting and will contribute to the development of global trade and the economic prosperity of all nations.
Kazakhstan is moving to become an AI and data hub with a $30 billion project. Kazakhstan plans to build a Data Center Valley in #Ekibastuz with up to 1 GW of computing power, attracting global tech partners and #investment to develop AI infrastructure.
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🇰🇿 President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev welcomes the statement by Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian (@DrPezeshkian) announcing the decision of the Interim Leadership Council to refrain from attacks on neighboring states.
The President of #Kazakhstan considers this decision an important step toward easing tensions in the #MiddleEast.
I welcome the significant steps taken by 🇰🇿’s political leadership to advance 🇰🇿 democratic development. We should therefore continue to promote deeper cooperation aimed at strengthening our shared values of democracy, human rights, and the rule of law.
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Kazakhstan positions itself as a reliable and responsible partner, ready to expand cooperation with the U.S. in economics, technology, critical minerals, infrastructure, and innovation
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