Kazakhstan attaches importance to developing comprehensive cooperation with Türkiye and strengthening ties within the Organization of Turkic States (OTS), with the integration of the Turkic world among the country’s key foreign policy priorities, Kazakh Foreign Minister Mukhtar Tileuberdi said.
Tileuberdi spoke to Anadolu ahead of Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s official visit to Ankara on Wednesday and the 13th Summit of the Organization of Turkic States, to be hosted by Türkiye.
Noting that the current international environment is shaped by profound geopolitical changes, transformations in the global economy, and intensifying technological competition, Tileuberdi stressed the growing importance of relations based on mutual trust, respect for national interests, and a willingness to act jointly.
“Kazakhstan and Türkiye are united by centuries-old historical ties, spiritual affinity, shared cultural traditions, and the rich linguistic heritage of the Turkic world,” he said.
“Today, bilateral relations have acquired the character of an expanded strategic partnership covering political dialogue, trade, investment, energy, transport, industry, education, digital technologies, and other areas. At the current stage, the most important task is to resolutely continue transforming the accumulated political capital into tangible economic results, new production facilities, employment opportunities, and long-term projects,” he added.
More than 100 joint projects implemented
Describing Türkiye as one of Kazakhstan’s main trade, economic, and investment partners, Tileuberdi said bilateral trade volume rose 66.5 percent in the first eight months of 2026 from the same period last year, reaching $5.66 billion.
Kazakhstan’s exports to Türkiye nearly doubled during the period to $4.75 billion, he said, adding that the figures demonstrated significant potential for further expanding economic ties.
Tileuberdi stressed the importance of diversifying products, removing non-tariff barriers, and facilitating trade procedures to increase bilateral trade volume. He also said investment cooperation between the two countries is developing actively.
Turkish investments in Kazakhstan have exceeded $6 billion, while Kazakh investments in Türkiye have surpassed $2.5 billion, he said.
More than 100 joint projects have been implemented in Kazakhstan, while over 50 projects are being implemented and negotiations are ongoing for another 70, he added.
Over 4,000 companies with Turkish capital operate in Kazakhstan, which Tileuberdi described as an important indicator of Turkish investors’ confidence in the country.
He said Kazakhstan will continue developing mechanisms to support investors, protect their rights, and establish a predictable, long-term business environment. The country provides support throughout the investment process, from identifying suitable locations for production facilities to implementing projects, he added.
‘We view Ankara summit from a broad perspective’
Tileuberdi said Turkic integration should be developed on the basis of pragmatism, mutual respect, and equal consideration of the interests of all participating states.
He also shared Kazakhstan’s expectations for the upcoming OTS summit in Ankara.
“We view the Ankara summit from a broad perspective. We hope that the summit will not only reaffirm the determination of the states to deepen cooperation, but also provide an opportunity to set concrete goals for joint work in the future,” he said.
