ISLAMABAD: President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev will undertake a two-day official visit to Pakistan from February 3 to 4, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement.
The visit comes as Pakistan and Kazakhstan continue to strengthen their friendly diplomatic relations, with Kazakhstan emerging as Pakistan’s leading export destination among Central Asian states. President Tokayev will be visiting Pakistan at the invitation of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and will be accompanied by a high-level delegation, including senior cabinet ministers and other top officials.
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According to the Foreign Office, the Kazakh president is expected to meet with President of Pakistan and hold delegation-level talks with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. He will also address the Pakistan-Kazakhstan Business Forum, aimed at enhancing trade and investment cooperation between the two countries.
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The foreign minister said the visit would provide Islamabad and Astana with “an important and timely opportunity to undertake a comprehensive review” of bilateral relations. Discussions are expected to focus on expanding cooperation in key areas such as trade, logistics, regional connectivity, people-to-people exchanges, and collaboration at regional and international forums.
Kazakhstan’s unique geographical location positions it as a gateway to Russian, Central Asian and Eastern European markets, while Pakistan seeks to leverage its own location as a land bridge connecting Central and South Asia. Kazakhstan, the largest economy in Central Asia by landmass and natural resources, is seen as a key partner in Pakistan’s regional connectivity ambitions.
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The Foreign Office said the upcoming visit reflects the growing bonds between the two countries and their shared commitment to transforming historic and cultural ties into practical and sustainable cooperation. Both sides also see the engagement as mutually beneficial, particularly in the context of shifting trade routes and economic uncertainty in Eurasia following the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
Earlier in September, Pakistan and Kazakhstan signed an Action Plan of Cooperation aimed at further strengthening bilateral ties across multiple sectors.