State Visit of Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to Türkiye (July 2025)

President Tokayev’s Visit to Türkiye (2025), a state visit held in Ankara from 29 July 2025, focused on strategic partnership, economic cooperation, and regional issues. During the visit, the fifth meeting of the High-Level Strategic Cooperation Council took place, 20 agreements were signed between the two countries, and President Tokayev was awarded the State Order of the Republic of Türkiye.

_{President Erdoğan greets Kazakh President Tokayev at Esenboğa Airport, 28 July 2025 - (Anadolu Agency)}

Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev arrived in Ankara, the capital of Türkiye, on the evening of 28 July 2025 for official engagements. He was received at Ankara Esenboğa Airport by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. A military honor guard was prepared at the airport in honor of the Kazakh head of state. A brief meeting took place between Erdoğan and Tokayev in the VIP lounge at the airport, after which the two presidents departed together in the same vehicle.

On the following day, 29 July 2025, President Tokayev visited Anıtkabir, the mausoleum of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk. He was accompanied by the official Kazakh delegation. After laying a wreath at the mausoleum, Tokayev signed the Anıtkabir Book of Memory and expressed his belief that the friendship between Kazakhstan and Türkiye would grow even stronger in the future.

On 29 July 2025, Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev was officially welcomed at the Presidential Complex. His official vehicle was met by mounted cavalry along the avenue in front of the Presidential Complex and escorted to the protocol gate. President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan received Tokayev at the main entrance of the complex.

_{Cumhurbaşkanı Erdoğan, Kazakistan Cumhurbaşkanı Tokayev’i resmi törenle karşılıyor, 29 Temmuz 2025 - (Anadolu Ajansı)}

After both leaders took their positions on the ceremony ground, the national anthems of Türkiye and Kazakhstan were played. Flags and soldiers representing the 16 Turkic states throughout history participated in the protocol. A 21-gun salute was fired during the ceremony. Tokayev greeted the Presidential Guard Unit with the words “Hello soldier.” Erdoğan and Tokayev mutually introduced their respective delegations and then shook hands in front of the Turkish and Kazakh flags for the press.

The official ceremony was attended by the Ministers of Foreign Affairs, National Defense, National Education, Trade, Transportation, Energy, Culture and Tourism, Environment, Agriculture, Industry and Technology of the Republic of Türkiye, as well as the Head of the Presidential Communication Directorate, the Head of the Defense Industry, and other senior state officials.

On 29 July 2025, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan held a private meeting at the Presidential Complex. The discussions focused on enhancing bilateral relations and deepening existing cooperation. The leaders assessed joint projects in various fields including energy, transportation, mining, defense industry, digital technology, artificial intelligence, agriculture, education, and culture.

Issues related to counter-terrorism, including FETÖ, were also addressed. The leaders further evaluated the growing tourism traffic between the two countries and mutual visa exemption arrangements. Türkiye’s investments in Kazakhstan and Kazakh interest in investing in Türkiye were discussed as part of efforts to strengthen economic ties. Additionally, the activities of the Hoca Ahmet Yesevi International Turkish-Kazakh University and the process initiated by the Türkiye Maarif Foundation to open schools in Astana and Almaty were discussed.

The fifth meeting of the Türkiye-Kazakhstan High-Level Strategic Cooperation Council, co-chaired by Presidents Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, took place on 29 July 2025 at the Presidential Complex. The meeting reviewed the progress of the “Enhanced Strategic Partnership” between the two countries and established new goals to further deepen this partnership.

Decisions were made to advance the development of the Central Corridor, increase energy cooperation, plan concrete projects in the defense industry, expand mutual trade volume, and broaden relations in agriculture and media. During inter-delegation sessions, numerous documents were prepared to strengthen the legal foundation of existing agreements between Türkiye and Kazakhstan, and consensus was reached on their signing.

The joint statement also included diplomatic expressions regarding relations within the framework of the Organization of Turkic States and the rights of Turkish Cypriots. The 2026 Turkic States Non-Official Summit, to be hosted by Kazakhstan in Turkistan, was included on the agenda.

In the presence of Presidents Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, a total of 20 bilateral agreements and memoranda of understanding were signed between Türkiye and Kazakhstan. These documents aim to institutionalize multifaceted cooperation between the two countries, covering areas such as economy, energy, transportation, defense, education, health, industry, environment, media, digital technologies, and mining.

In the energy sector, a Memorandum of Understanding on Energy Cooperation was signed between the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources of Türkiye and the Ministry of Energy of Kazakhstan. Additionally, a cooperation agreement was signed between TPAO and KazMunayGas, establishing a strategic partnership for hydrocarbon exploration, production, and development. A cooperation memorandum on the mining sector was also mutually accepted.

In transportation, two separate documents concerning international road transport and rail freight transport via the Central Corridor were signed by the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure and TCDD. In the defense sector, a technical agreement regulating cooperation under UNIFIL was approved between the governments of Türkiye and Kazakhstan.

In health and pharmaceuticals, two memoranda of understanding were signed between the Turkish Medicines and Medical Devices Agency and its Kazakh counterparts. In education, a document on educational activities was signed between the Türkiye Maarif Foundation and the Ibray Altynsarin National Academy of Education.

In digital technology, artificial intelligence, and space activities, two memoranda of understanding were prepared between the Ministry of Industry and Technology and the Ministry of Digital Development and Innovation of Kazakhstan. In media and communications, a memorandum of understanding on information and experience sharing was signed between the Presidential Communication Directorate of Türkiye and the Presidential Communication Service of Kazakhstan.

In trade and investment, investment agreements worth a total of 490 million US dollars covering various sectors were implemented between the Kazakh government and Turkish companies. These agreements focus on priority areas such as energy, agriculture, pharmaceuticals, logistics, health, and production infrastructure.

On 29 July 2025, at the Beştepe National Exhibition Hall of the Presidential Complex, the State Order of the Republic of Türkiye was conferred upon Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. The ceremony took place prior to the official dinner hosted by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in Tokayev’s honor.

During the ceremony, both national anthems were played. President Erdoğan emphasized that under Tokayev’s leadership, Kazakhstan has become a source of peace and stability in the region. Erdoğan highlighted the current level of bilateral relations and Tokayev’s contributions to their advancement. In recognition of Türkiye’s respect for Tokayev’s leadership and the Kazakh people, the highest state honor, the State Order of the Republic of Türkiye, was presented to him.

Kassym-Jomart Tokayev stated that accepting the State Order of the Republic of Türkiye was a great honor for him. He noted that he had previously decided not to accept state orders or awards, but that this ceremony held historical significance as a symbol of the strategic cooperation between the two countries. Tokayev regarded the order as a special tribute to the Kazakh people.

On 29 July 2025, following the fifth meeting of the Türkiye-Kazakhstan High-Level Strategic Cooperation Council, Presidents Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Kassym-Jomart Tokayev held a joint press conference at the Presidential Complex. Statements were made regarding the current state of bilateral relations, economic cooperation, international agenda, and new objectives.

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan emphasized the importance of the strategic partnership with Kazakhstan, stating: “You will recall that in 2019 we declared our Strategic Partnership with Kazakhstan, and three years ago we elevated our relations to the level of Enhanced Strategic Partnership. Kazakhstan is the largest economy in the region and our largest commercial partner in the region. We continue our path with the goal of reaching a trade volume of 15 billion dollars.”

Erdoğan also highlighted the diversity of cooperation and economic partnership: “Our contractor firms have successfully undertaken more than 500 projects worth over 30 billion dollars to date. Today we had extensive exchanges of views ranging from defense to energy and from transportation to science and technology. Ultimately, we signed the 20 documents you just witnessed.” He emphasized that cooperation would be deepened in mining, rare earth elements, and the transportation of Kazakh oil through Türkiye to global markets.

Erdoğan also summarized discussions on transportation and transit: “We consulted on how to utilize and develop the Central Corridor, the modern counterpart of the Silk Road.” Regarding education and cultural relations, he said: “Our first comprehensive joint project, the Hoca Ahmet Yesevi International Turkish-Kazakh University, has produced over 100,000 graduates in more than 30 years. Now, with President Tokayev’s support, I am pleased to announce that the Türkiye Maarif Foundation has begun efforts to open schools in Astana and Almaty. Additionally, Gazi University will open a branch at the South Kazakhstan Pedagogical University.”

The international agenda was also addressed in the joint statements. Erdoğan said: “With President Tokayev, we assessed regional and international issues during this challenging period. We exchanged views on topics such as Gaza, the Russia-Ukraine war Russia-Ukraine war, and Afghanistan.” He reiterated Türkiye’s position on Palestine: “The terrorist state of Israel has been brutally killing the Palestinian people for 22 months. It is committing genocide against its 360-square-kilometer-enclosed brothers and sisters in Gaza.”

President Tokayev, in his remarks, highlighted Türkiye’s rising position in the international system and Erdoğan’s leadership: “Thanks to the balanced and regional foreign policy of the esteemed President, Türkiye has transformed into a valued, influential, and sincerely respected state in the world. This is rooted in the unity, wisdom, and strength of the Turkish people.”

Tokayev drew attention to Türkiye’s achievements in information technology and defense industry: “Your modern and state-of-the-art technologies are highly valued by international experts. Today’s demand is to develop information technologies and utilize modern digital capabilities across various economic sectors. Therefore, we have placed special importance on jointly developing information technologies.”

On education, tourism, and human relations, Tokayev stated: “The number of Kazakh students studying in Türkiye exceeds 12,000, and for the 2024–2025 period, an additional 300 students have been granted scholarships under the Türkiye Scholarships program. There are numerous academic cooperation protocols between universities of the two countries, and continuing these initiatives will further strengthen ties in education, health, and tourism. A decision has been made to allow Turkish citizens to stay in Kazakhstan without a visa for up to 90 days. This is a significant step for tourists and businesspeople.”

Finally, President Tokayev concluded on the future of cooperation: “I have no doubt that today’s talks will further enhance cooperation between our two countries and significantly accelerate the friendship between Kazakhstan and Türkiye. May the friendship between our two nations be eternal, and may our cooperation continue to grow.”

During his official visit to Türkiye, Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev held bilateral meetings with senior executives of various Turkish companies. Meetings were held with representatives of YDA Holding, S System Logistics, Tiryaki Holding, and Orzax Group. The talks focused on the status of existing investments in Kazakhstan, new projects, and opportunities for strategic partnership.

During the meeting with Hüseyin Arslan, Chairman of the Board of YDA Holding, the company’s hospital construction activities in Türkistan, Astana, and Petropavl were discussed. Plans for commencing production at the YDA Industrial Park, establishing a sandwich panel plant in Astana, and constructing a transit center in the port city of Aktau were also evaluated.

During the meeting with Hüseyin Barlın, Chairman of the Board of S System Logistics, the expansion of logistics activities in Astana, Almaty, Chimkent, and Aktau, the establishment of a logistics center at Aktobe International Airport, and projects related to the development of the Central Corridor were discussed.

During the meeting with Süleyman Tiryakioğlu, General Manager of Tiryaki Holding, an investment in an agro-industrial facility in Astana for processing wheat and peas was discussed, and mutual long-term partnership objectives were outlined.

During the meeting with Selman Alimoğlu, Chairman of the Board of Orzax Group, the project to establish a production facility in the Türkistan region of Kazakhstan was discussed. The company’s goals of expanding its production bases, advancing research and innovation, and creating 500 permanent jobs through an investment of 40 million US dollars were presented.

During President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s visit to Türkiye, developments in education and cultural relations and the visa-free regime were prominent agenda items.

Tokayev announced that the visa-free stay period for Turkish citizens in Kazakhstan has been extended to 90 days, emphasizing that this arrangement provides significant convenience for both tourists and businesspeople. Türkiye is currently among the top destinations for Kazakh citizens traveling abroad. In 2024, the number of Kazakh tourists visiting Türkiye reached 863,000, while the number of Turkish tourists traveling to Kazakhstan was 130,000 during the same period.

In education, it was noted that the number of Kazakh students studying in Türkiye has exceeded 12,000, and for the 2024–2025 period, an additional 300 students have been granted scholarships under the Türkiye Scholarships program. Tokayev stated that numerous academic cooperation protocols exist between universities of the two countries and that continuing these initiatives will further strengthen ties in education, health, and tourism.

Tokayev emphasized that cultural relations serve as a “golden bridge” between peoples and highlighted the special importance placed on cooperation in education, culture, and human mobility.

On the evening of 29 July 2025, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan hosted an official dinner at the Beştepe National Exhibition Hall of the Presidential Complex in honor of Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. The dinner followed the ceremony conferring the State Order of the Republic of Türkiye upon Tokayev. The meal was organized as a closed-door event and attended only by the two heads of state and a limited number of guests.

The visit by Kazakh President Tokayev was an official state visit that took place in Ankara on July 28–29, 2025. The discussions focused on strategic partnership, economic cooperation, and regional issues. As part of the visit, the fifth meeting of the High-Level Strategic Cooperation Council was held, 20 agreements were signed between the two countries, and President Tokayev was conferred the State Order of the Republic of Türkiye.

_{President Erdoğan Welcomes Kazakh President Tokayev at Esenboğa Airport, July 28, 2025 - (Anadolu Agency)}

Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev arrived in Ankara, the capital of Türkiye, in the evening of July 28, 2025, for official talks. He was welcomed at Ankara Esenboğa Airport by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. As part of the welcome ceremony, an honor guard was present at the airport for the Kazakh head of state. A brief meeting was held between Erdoğan and Tokayev in the airport's VIP lounge, after which the two presidents left the airport in the same car.

The following day, on July 29, 2025, President Tokayev visited Anıtkabir, the mausoleum of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk. The official Kazakh delegation accompanied Tokayev during the ceremony. After laying a wreath at the mausoleum, Tokayev signed the Anıtkabir Memorial Book, expressing his belief that the friendship between Kazakhstan and Türkiye will continue to strengthen in the future.

Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev was officially welcomed with a ceremony at the Presidential Complex on July 29, 2025. Cavalry met Tokayev's motorcade on the avenue in front of the Presidential Complex, escorting it to the protocol gate. President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan then welcomed Tokayev at the main entrance of the Complex.

_{President Erdoğan Welcomes Kazakh President Tokayev with Official Ceremony, July 29, 2025 - (Anadolu Agency)}

After the two leaders took their places in the ceremony area, the national anthems of Türkiye and Kazakhstan were played. Flags and soldiers representing the 16 historical Turkic states were present in the protocol line. A 21-gun salute was fired during the ceremony. Tokayev saluted the Honor Guard by saying, "Hello, soldier." Erdoğan and Tokayev then introduced their respective delegations to each other before shaking hands and posing for the press in front of the Turkish and Kazakh flags.

The official ceremony was attended by the Turkish Ministers of Foreign Affairs, National Defense, National Education, Trade, Transportation, Energy, Culture and Tourism, Environment, Agriculture, and Industry and Technology, as well as the Presidential Communications Director, the Head of the Defense Industries Presidency, and other senior state officials.

President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan held a one-on-one meeting at the Presidential Complex on July 29, 2025. The talks focused on developing bilateral relations and deepening existing cooperation. The leaders evaluated joint projects in various fields, including energy, transportation, mining, defense industry, digital technology, artificial intelligence, agriculture, education, and culture.

During the meeting, issues of counterterrorism, particularly concerning FETÖ, were also discussed. The leaders reviewed the increasing tourism traffic between the two countries and their reciprocal visa-free policies. Investments by Türkiye in Kazakhstan and the interest of Kazakh investors in Türkiye were also addressed in the context of developing economic relations. Additionally, the activities of the Khoja Akhmet Yassawi International Kazakh-Turkish University and the Turkish Maarif Foundation's process of opening schools in Astana and Almaty were discussed.

The fifth meeting of the Türkiye-Kazakhstan High-Level Strategic Cooperation Council, co-chaired by Presidents Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, was held at the Presidential Complex on July 29, 2025. During the meeting, the progress of the "Enhanced Strategic Partnership" between the two countries was evaluated, and new goals were set to deepen this partnership further.

As part of the council meeting, decisions were made to develop the Middle Corridor, increase energy cooperation, plan concrete projects in the defense industry, expand bilateral trade volume, and broaden relations in the fields of agriculture and media. In the inter-delegation sessions, numerous documents were prepared to strengthen the contractual basis of agreements between Türkiye and Kazakhstan, and a consensus was reached for their signing.

The joint communiqué also included diplomatic references to relations within the framework of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) and the rights of the Turkish Cypriots. Kazakhstan's hosting of the OTS Informal Summit in Turkistan in 2026 was also among the topics on the agenda.

A total of 20 bilateral agreements and memoranda of understanding were signed between Türkiye and Kazakhstan in the presence of Presidents Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. These documents aim to institutionalize multifaceted cooperation between the two countries. The agreements cover various sectors, including economy, energy, transportation, defense, education, health, industry, environment, media, digital technologies, and mining.

• Energy: A "Memorandum of Understanding on Cooperation in the Field of Energy" was signed between the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources of Türkiye and the Ministry of Energy of Kazakhstan. Additionally, a cooperation agreement was signed between TPAO and KazMunayGas, which outlines a strategic partnership for hydrocarbon exploration, production, and development activities. A cooperation memorandum on the mining sector was also agreed upon by the parties.
• Transportation: Two separate documents concerning international road transport and rail freight transport via the Middle Corridor were signed by the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure of Türkiye and the TCDD.
• Defense: A technical agreement regulating cooperation between the governments of Türkiye and Kazakhstan within the scope of UNIFIL was approved.
• Health and Education: Two different memoranda were signed between the Turkish Medicines and Medical Devices Agency and its Kazakh counterparts in the health and pharmaceutical sector. In the field of education, a document on educational activities was signed between the Turkish Maarif Foundation and the Ibrai Altynsarin National Education Academy.
• Technology: Two memoranda of understanding on digital technology, artificial intelligence, and space activities were arranged between Türkiye's Ministry of Industry and Technology and Kazakhstan's Ministry of Digital Development and Innovation. A memorandum of understanding for information and experience sharing was also signed in the field of media and communication between the Turkish Presidency's Directorate of Communications and the Communications Service of the President of Kazakhstan.
• Trade and Investment: Investment agreements worth a total of $490 million, covering various sectors, were implemented between the government of Kazakhstan and Turkish companies. These agreements focus on priority areas such as energy, agriculture, pharmaceuticals, logistics, health, and manufacturing infrastructure.

Following the 5th Meeting of the Türkiye-Kazakhstan High-Level Strategic Cooperation Council, Presidents Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Kassym-Jomart Tokayev held a joint press conference at the Presidential Complex on July 29, 2025. During the conference, they made statements about the current state of relations, economic cooperation, international affairs, and future goals.

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan emphasized the importance of the strategic partnership with Kazakhstan, stating, "As you will recall, we elevated our relations with Kazakhstan, with which we declared a Strategic Partnership in 2019, to the level of an Enhanced Strategic Partnership three years ago. Kazakhstan, the largest economy in the region, is also our biggest trading partner in the region. We are continuing our journey with a target of $15 billion in trade volume."

Erdoğan also touched upon the diversity of cooperation and the economic partnership, saying, "Our contracting firms have successfully undertaken over 500 projects valued at $30 billion to date. Today, we exchanged views on a wide range of issues, from defense to energy, transportation, and science and technology. As a result, we signed the 20 documents that you just witnessed." He specifically noted that cooperation would be deepened in mining, rare earth elements, and the transportation of Kazakh oil to world markets via Türkiye.

President Erdoğan summarized the discussions on transportation and transit with the statement, "We consulted on what we can do to use and develop the Middle Corridor, which is the modern equivalent of the Silk Road." Regarding education and cultural relations, he said, "Our first comprehensive joint project, the Khoja Akhmet Yassawi International Kazakh-Turkish University, has graduated over 100,000 students for more than 30 years. I would also like to announce that with President Tokayev's support, the Turkish Maarif Foundation has started work on opening a school in Astana and another in Almaty. Furthermore, Gazi University will open a branch at Southern Kazakhstan Pedagogical University."

International issues were also on the agenda. Erdoğan stated, "I also discussed regional and international issues with President Tokayev, in this challenging period the world is going through. We exchanged views on topics such as Gaza, the Russia-Ukraine war, and Afghanistan." He reiterated his stance on Palestine by saying, "The terrorist state of Israel has been brutally murdering the Palestinian people for 22 months. It is committing genocide against our Gazan brothers and sisters, whom it has confined to a 360-square-kilometer area."

In his speech, President Tokayev commented on Türkiye's rising position in the international system and Erdoğan's leadership: "Thanks to the balanced and regional politics of the esteemed President in the international arena, Türkiye has become a valuable and influential state with sincere respect worldwide. The unity, wisdom, and strength of the Turkish people lie at the heart of this."

Tokayev highlighted Türkiye's achievements, especially in information technologies and the defense industry, saying, "Your modern and state-of-the-art technologies are highly valued by international experts. Developing information technologies and using modern digital capabilities in various sectors of the economy is today's demand. Therefore, we placed special importance on developing information technologies together."

On education, tourism, and humanitarian relations, Tokayev made the following assessment: "The number of Kazakh students studying in Türkiye and Turkish students studying in Kazakhstan is quite high. We must continue these beneficial initiatives and further strengthen ties in education, tourism, and medicine. A decision was made to grant Turkish citizens 'up to 90 days of visa-free stay in Kazakhstan.' This is an important step for visitors and businesspeople."

Finally, President Tokayev concluded his remarks on the future of cooperation by saying, "I have no doubt that today's meetings will further develop the cooperation between our two countries and give a great boost to the friendship between Kazakhstan and Türkiye. May the friendship of our two countries be eternal, and may our cooperation continue to grow."

Following the 5th Meeting of the Türkiye-Kazakhstan High-Level Strategic Cooperation Council, Presidents Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Kassym-Jomart Tokayev held a joint press conference at the Presidential Complex on July 29, 2025. During the conference, they made statements about the current state of relations, economic cooperation, international affairs, and future goals.

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan emphasized the importance of the strategic partnership with Kazakhstan, stating, "As you will recall, we elevated our relations with Kazakhstan, with which we declared a Strategic Partnership in 2019, to the level of an Enhanced Strategic Partnership three years ago. Kazakhstan, the largest economy in the region, is also our biggest trading partner in the region. We are continuing our journey with a target of $15 billion in trade volume."

Erdoğan also touched upon the diversity of cooperation and the economic partnership, saying, "Our contracting firms have successfully undertaken over 500 projects valued at $30 billion to date. Today, we exchanged views on a wide range of issues, from defense to energy, transportation, and science and technology. As a result, we signed the 20 documents that you just witnessed." He specifically noted that cooperation would be deepened in mining, rare earth elements, and the transportation of Kazakh oil to world markets via Türkiye.

President Erdoğan summarized the discussions on transportation and transit with the statement, "We consulted on what we can do to use and develop the Middle Corridor, which is the modern equivalent of the Silk Road." Regarding education and cultural relations, he said, "Our first comprehensive joint project, the Khoja Akhmet Yassawi International Kazakh-Turkish University, has graduated over 100,000 students for more than 30 years. I would also like to announce that with President Tokayev's support, the Turkish Maarif Foundation has started work on opening a school in Astana and another in Almaty. Furthermore, Gazi University will open a branch at Southern Kazakhstan Pedagogical University."

International issues were also on the agenda. Erdoğan stated, "I also discussed regional and international issues with President Tokayev, in this challenging period the world is going through. We exchanged views on topics such as Gaza, the Russia-Ukraine war, and Afghanistan." He reiterated his stance on Palestine by saying, "The terrorist state of Israel has been brutally murdering the Palestinian people for 22 months. It is committing genocide against our Gazan brothers and sisters, whom it has confined to a 360-square-kilometer area."

In his speech, President Tokayev commented on Türkiye's rising position in the international system and Erdoğan's leadership: "Thanks to the balanced and regional politics of the esteemed President in the international arena, Türkiye has become a valuable and influential state with sincere respect worldwide. The unity, wisdom, and strength of the Turkish people lie at the heart of this."

Tokayev highlighted Türkiye's achievements, especially in information technologies and the defense industry, saying, "Your modern and state-of-the-art technologies are highly valued by international experts. Developing information technologies and using modern digital capabilities in various sectors of the economy is today's demand. Therefore, we placed special importance on developing information technologies together."

On education, tourism, and humanitarian relations, Tokayev made the following assessment: "The number of Kazakh students studying in Türkiye and Turkish students studying in Kazakhstan is quite high. We must continue these beneficial initiatives and further strengthen ties in education, tourism, and medicine. A decision was made to grant Turkish citizens 'up to 90 days of visa-free stay in Kazakhstan.' This is an important step for visitors and businesspeople."

Finally, President Tokayev concluded his remarks on the future of cooperation by saying, "I have no doubt that today's meetings will further develop the cooperation between our two countries and give a great boost to the friendship between Kazakhstan and Türkiye. May the friendship of our two countries be eternal, and may our cooperation continue to grow."

As part of his official visit to Türkiye, Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev held bilateral meetings with the senior executives of various Turkish companies. He met with representatives from YDA Holding, S Sistem Lojistik, Tiryaki Holding, and Orzax Group. The discussions centered on the status of existing investments in Kazakhstan, new projects, and opportunities for strategic partnerships.

• In the meeting with YDA Holding Chairman Hüseyin Arslan, discussions covered the company's hospital construction activities in Turkistan, Astana, and Petropavl. Plans to begin production at the YDA Industrial Park, establish a sandwich panel facility in Astana, and build a transit center in the port city of Aktau were also evaluated.
• The meeting with S Sistem Lojistik Chairman Hüseyin Barlın focused on expanding logistics operations in Astana, Almaty, Shymkent, and Aktau; establishing a logistics center at Aktobe International Airport; and projects aimed at developing the Middle Corridor.
• In the meeting with Tiryaki Holding General Manager Süleyman Tiryakioğlu, a plan to invest in an agro-industrial facility for processing products like wheat and peas in Astana was discussed, and mutual long-term partnership goals were expressed.
• The meeting with Orzax Group Chairman Selman Alimoğlu addressed a project to establish a production facility in Kazakhstan's Turkistan region. The company's goals of expanding its production bases, fostering research and innovation, and creating 500 permanent jobs with a $40 million investment were also conveyed.

During Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s visit to Türkiye, developments in educational and cultural relations, as well as the visa-free regime, were prominent items on the agenda.

Tokayev announced that the visa-free stay for Turkish citizens in Kazakhstan has been extended to 90 days, emphasizing that this is a significant convenience for both visitors and businesspeople. Türkiye is currently one of the most popular travel destinations for Kazakh citizens. As of 2024, the number of Kazakh tourists vacationing in Türkiye reached 863,000, while 130,000 Turkish tourists traveled to Kazakhstan during the same period.

In the field of education, it was noted that the number of Kazakh students studying in Türkiye has surpassed 12,000, and an additional 300 students were awarded scholarships under the Türkiye Scholarships program for the 2024–2025 academic year. Tokayev stated that numerous academic cooperation protocols exist between the two countries' universities and that continuing these initiatives will further strengthen connections in education, health, and tourism.

Tokayev highlighted the role of cultural relations as a "golden bridge" between the peoples, stressing that they place special importance on cooperation in areas like education, culture, and human mobility.

On the evening of July 29, 2025, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan hosted a formal dinner in honor of Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev at the Beştepe Nation's Exhibition Hall within the Presidential Complex. The dinner was held after the State Order of the Republic of Türkiye was conferred upon Tokayev. The event was closed to the press and was attended exclusively by the two leaders and a limited number of guests.