Kazakhstan and Japan become strategic partners

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Kazakhstan and Japan become strategic partners

Kazakh President: "Japan is our reliable and close partner in Asia. We attach great importance to deepening comprehensive cooperation with Tokyo."

Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya discussed the current status and development prospects of the expanded strategic partnership between Kazakhstan and Japan in trade-economy, investment, transit-transport, and cultural-humanitarian fields, as well as cooperation within international structures.

Japanese Foreign Minister Iwaya, during the reception of Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, emphasized that his visit to Astana would give new momentum to strengthening bilateral relations.

Kazakh President stated, "Japan is our reliable and close partner in Asia. We attach great importance to deepening comprehensive cooperation with Tokyo."

Iwaya noted that Kazakhstan and Japan are strategic partners interested in strengthening the international order.

The Japanese minister added, "I believe my visit will pave the way for further development of bilateral relations."

During the meeting, they also exchanged views on current issues on the international and regional agenda.