Diplomatic relations were established on 15 March 1996 through the signing of a Protocol.
Since November 2024, A. Akhmetov has served as Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria.
Since March 2022, the Embassy of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria has been operating in the Republic of Kazakhstan.
Since July 2025, Atman Mehadji has served as Ambassador of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria to the Republic of Kazakhstan.
Political Cooperation
High-Level Contacts:
On 1–2 December 2010, A. Belkhadem, Personal Representative of the President of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria and Minister of State, visited Astana to participate in the OSCE Summit.
On 12–13 February 2015, Y. Yousfi, Special Envoy of the President of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria and Minister of Energy, visited Astana, where he held talks with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan E. Idrissov and Minister of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan V. Shkolnik. During the meeting with the Minister of Energy of Kazakhstan, the parties exchanged views on the prospects for establishing cooperation in the oil and gas sector and developing solar energy.
On 28–29 August 2018, M. Medelci, Chairman of the Constitutional Council of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria, visited Astana to participate in the scientific and practical conference “The Constitution: Embodiment of the Values of the Rule of Law, Civil Society and the Modern State”, dedicated to the Constitution Day of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
On 24–25 February 2020, Chairman of the Constitutional Council of the Republic of Kazakhstan K. Mami paid a visit to Algeria to participate in the international conference “Constitutional Justice and the Protection of Human Rights”.
On 12 July 2025, Prime Minister of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria N. Larbaoui made a technical stopover at Taraz Airport on his way from Japan. During the stopover, he met with Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan A. Bakayev, as well as the leadership of the region and the city, in the format of a working lunch.
Contacts at the level of Foreign Ministries
In February 2013, on the sidelines of the 12th OIC Summit in Cairo, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan K. Sarybay met with B. Sahli, Secretary of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and National Community Abroad of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria.
On 28–29 May 2014, the delegation of Kazakhstan headed by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Y. Ashikbayev took part in the 17th Ministerial Conference of the Non-Aligned Movement in Algiers.
In September 2014, on the sidelines of the 69th session of the UN General Assembly, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan E. Idrissov met with Ramtan Lamamra, head of the foreign ministry of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria.
In May and June 2015, on the sidelines of the 42nd session of the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers and the 25th session of the African Union, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan A. Mussinov discussed with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria R. Lamamra issues related to support for Kazakhstan’s candidacy for a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council and Algeria’s accession to the Islamic Organization for Food Security.
On 17–18 February 2016, the first round of Kazakhstan–Algeria political consultations was held in Algiers under the co-chairmanship of Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs A. Mussinov and Secretary General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation A. Bereksi. Following the consultations, the parties signed a Memorandum of Understanding between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria. During his meeting with the head of the Kazakh delegation, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria R. Lamamra confirmed Algeria’s participation in EXPO 2017.
In May 2017, Special Envoy of the President and Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan A. Kamaldinov paid a working visit to Algeria and met with Prime Minister of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria A. Sellal. During the meeting, the parties discussed a number of issues of bilateral cooperation and prospects for interaction within international organizations.
On 10–11 September 2017, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria A. Messahel paid his first working visit to Astana to participate in the First OIC Summit on Science and Technology.
On 17 November 2018, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan K.K. Abdrakhmanov met with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria A. Messahel on the sidelines of the Sir Bani Yas Forum in Abu Dhabi.
On 20 February 2024, the second round of Kazakhstan–Algeria political consultations was held in Algiers under the co-chairmanship of Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan A. Bakayev and Secretary General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria L. Magramane.
On 5 March 2024, Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan M. Nurtleu met with Minister of Foreign Affairs and National Community Abroad of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria A. Attaf on the sidelines of the extraordinary session of the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers in Jeddah. During the meeting, the parties emphasized the importance of establishing an Intergovernmental Commission, using the Middle Corridor to address transport and logistics issues, and enhancing cooperation between the business communities of the two countries.
On 20–22 May 2025, Vice Minister of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan D. Kenbeil took part in the meeting of the Islamic Development Bank in Algiers. Bilateral meetings were held, during which Kazakhstan’s priorities within the Islamic Organization for Food Security and the United Nations were promoted.
On 15 March 2026, on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the Republic of Kazakhstan and the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria, the heads of the foreign ministries of the two countries exchanged letters, in which they reaffirmed their mutual interest in further developing mutually beneficial cooperation and deepening partnership in all areas.
Trade and economic cooperation
The volume of trade turnover between the Republic of Kazakhstan and the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria in January–February 2026 amounted to USD 1.063 million, including exports of USD 1.059 million and imports of USD 4.93 thousand. In 2025, trade turnover amounted to USD 76.3 million, including exports of USD 75.9 million and imports of USD 401.2 thousand. In 2024, trade turnover reached USD 5 million, including exports of USD 3.1 million and imports of USD 1.9 million.Основные продукты экспорта: пшеница, ферросплавы, металлы.
Main imported products: fruit.
In January–December 2025, international traders involving Kazakh companies and JSC NC Food Corporation delivered 349 thousand tonnes of wheat to Algeria for the first time.
In November 2024, a community of businesspeople interested in establishing contacts with Algerian and African partners was formed in Kazakhstan with a view to promoting their exports and attracting investment. It includes executives of more than 30 Kazakh companies from the agricultural, digital, mining, transport, food, energy, financial, pharmaceutical, and military-technical sectors, who may be provisionally referred to as the Kazakhstani part of the Business Council with Algeria.
On 5 November 2025, a Memorandum of Cooperation was signed between KazakhExport and the Algerian state export insurance company, opening up broad opportunities to support Kazakhstan’s exports to the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria.
Cultural and Humanitarian Cooperation
In December 2025, the Shymkent Youth Theatre took part in the International Theatre Festival in the Desert in Adrar and won the Grand Prix.
On 2–4 April 2026, as part of the celebration of the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries, joint concerts by the Kazakh musical group Forte Trio and the Algerian State Symphony Orchestra were held in Algiers and Oran. The guest of honour was S. Chaib, State Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Algeria. The events were attended by officials, cultural and artistic figures, representatives of business circles, members of the diplomatic corps, friends of Kazakhstan, and leading local media outlets.
Kazakh-Kenyan political relations
On November 15, 1993, diplomatic relations were established
Since January 8, 2025, the Ambassador of the Republic of Kenya to the Republic of Kazakhstan (with residence in Moscow) is Peter Mutuku Matuki.
Since May 23, 2025, the Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to Kenya and the Permanent Representative of Kazakhstan to the UN Office in Nairobi is Barlybay Sadykov.
On June 27, 2025 The Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan was opened in Kenya.
High and highest level visits
On September 20, 2023, on the sidelines of the 78th session of the UN General Assembly in New York, a meeting was held between the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan K.Tokayev and the President of Kenya W.Ruto.
March 6-8, 2024 a delegation of the Republic of Kazakhstan headed by the Assistant to the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan for International Affairs E.Kazykhan visited Kenya. The delegation included the heads of the «Atameken» External Chamber of Commerce, «QazTrade» JSC, «Kazakh Invest» NC JSC, and the Kuryk port.
During the meetings, the parties discussed perspective areas of bilateral cooperation in the political, trade and economic spheres. A Memorandum of Understanding was signed on political and diplomatic consultations between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan and the Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs of Kenya.
An agreement was reached on the creation of expert working groups in 4 areas: 1) trade, economic and investment cooperation; 2) transport and logistics; 3) cooperation in the field of digitalization; 4) tourism.
Interaction between government departments
On January 17, 2024, a meeting was held between the Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Ethiopia and Kenya (concurrently from December 7, 2023), the Permanent Representative of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the African Union B.Sadykov with the Prime Secretary of the Cabinet of Ministers - Minister of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs of Kenya M.Mudavadi, during which the parties discussed current issues on the bilateral agenda, plans for the development of cooperation, upcoming bilateral visits at different levels and the formation of a legal framework.
On September 2, 2024, the first round of political consultations between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan and Kenya was held in Astana at the level of directors of departments. During the consultations, the parties substantively discussed the current state and prospects for the development of political, trade, economic, cultural and humanitarian interaction between the two countries.
Interparliamentary dialogue
On February 25, 2026, Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan B.Sadykov met with Speaker of the National Assembly of Kenya M. Wetangula to discuss the full range of bilateral interparliamentary cooperation. Following the talks, an agreement was reached to establish a Friendship Group, conduct exchange visits between parliamentarians, and consistently strengthen interparliamentary cooperation. The Kazakh side sent a list of Kazakh deputies for inclusion in the Friendship Group of parliamentarians of Kazakhstan and Kenya.
Exchange of support on international platforms
Kazakhstan and Kenya have established and maintained trusting relations within multilateral global structures. Through ongoing collaboration and friendly contacts at various levels, Kazakhstan and Kenya enjoy mutually beneficial exchanges of support within UN organizations. Kenya previously supported Astana's bid to host EXPO 2017 on the basis of reciprocity in a November 2012 vote at the Bureau International des Expositions in Paris. Kenya took part in the EXPO-2017 exhibition. Kenya supported Kazakhstan's candidacy for the UN Security Council for 2017-2018. Kazakhstan supported Kenya's candidacy for the UN Human Rights Council for 2016-2018 and the UN Security Council for 2021-2022.
Kenya supported the UN General Assembly resolution on the establishment of the UN Regional Centre for Sustainable Development Goals for Central Asia and Afghanistan in Almaty.
The Kazakh side supported the candidacy of Kenyan P.Okowa for the post of judge of the International Court for the period 2027-2036.
Kenya supported the candidacy of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the UN Security Council for the period 2039-2040.
Legal framework
On March 7, 2024, a Memorandum of Understanding on holding political and diplomatic consultations was signed between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan and the Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs of Kenya.
Trade and economic cooperation
In 2024, trade turnover between Kazakhstan and Kenya amounted to $42.4 million, which is 3% higher than the same period of the previous year. In 2025, trade turnover increased to $52.21 million (+18.87), with exports amounting to $1,000 (+60%) and imports amounting to $52.2 million (+18.9%), which is 23.3% higher than the same period of the previous year.
Kazakhstan exports to Kenya mainly sulfur, equipment for measuring and monitoring electrical quantities and radiation, devices and instruments for automatic regulation and control. Imports - tea, cut flowers and buds, ginger, saffron, turmeric, thyme, bay leaf, other spices and seeds.
On February 17, 2026, the Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan, together with the Kenya Chamber of Commerce and Industry, organized a business forum on trade, economic and investment cooperation. The event was attended by the Deputy Minister of Information, Communications and Digital Economy of Kenya, S.Isaboke, the National Director of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry, K.Onditti, the Director of the Department of Economic Affairs and Commercial Diplomacy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kenya E. Matura, and others.
Representatives of the Kazakh side, including JSC «Center for Development of Trade Policy «QazTrade», JSC «Export Credit Agency of Kazakhstan», JSC «National Company «Kazakh Invest», the National Chamber of Entrepreneurs of the Republic of Kazakhstan «Atameken», the company «NS Art venture Labs», and «TransAsia Logistics», participated in the online format.
Diplomatic relations were established on March 6, 1992.
The Embassy of Egypt in the Republic of Kazakhstan has been operating since August 1992.
In April 1993, the Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Egypt was established.
Since December 2023, the Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Arab Republic of Egypt is Ibtissam Rakha Ahmed Hassan.
Since January 2025, the Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Arab Republic of Egypt is Askar Zhengis.
Political cooperation
High-level contacts:
The first President of the Republic of Kazakhstan N. Nazarbayev made 3 official visits to Egypt (1993, 2007, 2008).
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi made an official visit to Kazakhstan on February 26-28, 2016 (previously, Hosni Mubarak visited Kazakhstan on an official visit in November 2006).
In May 2008, President H.Mubarak presented the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan N.Nazarbayev with the highest award of the ARE – the Order of the Great Nile.
On May 5, 2015, at the initiative of the Egyptian side, a telephone conversation took place between the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan N.Nazarbayev and the President of the Arab Republic of Egypt A.F.El-Sisi. The first meeting between N.Nazarbayev and A.F. El-Sisi took place on May 9, 2015 in Moscow as part of the celebration of the 70th anniversary of the victory in the Great Patriotic War.
On February 24, 2022, at the initiative of the Egyptian side, a telephone conversation took place between the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan K.Tokayev and the President of the Arab Republic of Egypt A.F. El-Sisi.
On October 22, 2024, President of the Republic of Kazakhstan K.Tokayev held a brief conversation with President of the Arab Republic of Egypt A.F. El-Sisi on the sidelines of the XVI BRICS Summit in Kazan.
On November 12, 2024, President of the Republic of Kazakhstan K.Tokayev, during his participation in the COP29 climate summit in Baku, held a conversation with the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, Ahmed El-Tayeb.
Interparliamentary interaction
On February 20-21, 2022, the Chairman of the Senate of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan, M.Ashimbayev, paid an official visit to Egypt. During his visit, he met with the Speaker of the Senate of the Arab Republic of Egypt, Abdel-Wahab Abdel-Razeq, the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, Sheikh Ahmad El-Tayeb, and others.
On June 4-5, 2023, Chairman of the Senate of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan M.S. Ashimbayev, on behalf of the Head of State, visited Egypt, where he took part in events celebrating the 800th anniversary of Sultan Beibarys, including the opening ceremony of his mosque in Cairo, to the restoration of which the Republic of Kazakhstan made a significant financial and expert contribution.
During the visit, the Speaker of the Upper House held meetings with the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar and the Speaker of the Senate of the Egyptian Parliament. For his active work in expanding cultural and spiritual ties between our states and peoples, by the Decree of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Supreme Imam of Al-Azhar, Sheikh Ahmed El-Tayeb, was awarded the Order of Dostyk, 1st degree, and the Chairman of the Senate of the Parliament of Egypt, Abdel-Wahab Abdel-Razeq, was awarded the Order of Dostyk, 2nd degree. A number of other religious, political, and public figures from Egypt who made significant contributions to the restoration of the Sultan Beibarys Mosque were also awarded state awards of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
From June 2 to 6, 2024, the Chairman of the Senate of the Parliament of the Arab Republic of Egypt, Abdel-Wahab Abdel-Razeq, paid an official visit to Astana. During the visit, he met with the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan K.Tokayev, the Chairman of the Senate of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan M.Ashimbayev, the Chairman of the Majilis of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan E.Koshanov, the Chairman of the Spiritual Administration of Muslims of Kazakhstan Nauryzbay Kazhy, and also held a meeting of the Kazakhstan-Egypt Interparliamentary Friendship Group.
A Memorandum of Understanding was signed between the chambers of the Parliaments of the two countries.
High-level contacts
On October 12-13, 2022, the Minister of Trade and Industry of the ARE A.Samir paid a working visit to Kazakhstan, during which he met with the Minister of Industry and Infrastructure Development of the Republic of Kazakhstan K.Uskenbayev.
On November 6-7, 2022, the official delegation of the Republic of Kazakhstan headed by Prime Minister A. Smailov visited Sharm el-Sheikh to participate in the 27th session of the Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP27).
On September 24-26, 2023, the Minister of National Economy of the Republic of Kazakhstan A.Kuantyrov paid a working visit to Sharm el-Sheikh to participate in the 8th Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB).
On October 27-31, 2025, in Sharm el-Sheikh, the official delegation of the Republic of Kazakhstan, headed by the Chairman of the Supreme Audit Chamber A.Smailov, took part in the XXV Congress of the International Organization of Supreme Audit Institutions INTOSAI.
Contacts at the level of foreign policy agencies
On June 21-22, 1998, the first official visit of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan K.Tokayev to the Arab Republic of Egypt took place.
On December 1-2, 2010, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Arab Republic of Egypt, Ahmed Aboul Gheit, visited Astana, where he took part in the OSCE Astana Summit.
In August 2012, during the Non-Aligned Movement summit in Tehran, a meeting was held between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan E.Kazykhanov and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Arab Republic of Egypt M.Amr. On November 15, 2012, in Djibouti, during the 39th session of the OIC Foreign Ministers Council, and on February 6, 2013, in Cairo, during the 12th OIC Summit, Minister E.Idrissov held talks with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Arab Republic of Egypt M. Amr.
In September 2013, in New York, on the sidelines of the 68th session of the UN General Assembly, a meeting was held between the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Arab Republic of Egypt, E. Idrissov and N. Fahmi.
In September 2018, within the framework of the 73rd session of the UN General Assembly, a meeting was held between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, K.Abdrakhmanov, and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Arab Republic of Egypt, S.Shoukry, who took part in a meeting of the high-level working group on the presentation of the Code of Conduct for Achieving a World Free of Terrorism.
On March 22, 2022, on the sidelines of the 48th session of the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers in Islamabad, a meeting was held between Deputy Prime Minister - Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan M.Tileuberdi and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Arab Republic of Egypt S.Shoukry.
On January 23, 2025, at the initiative of the Egyptian side, a telephone conversation took place between the Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan - Minister of Foreign Affairs M.Nurtleu and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Arab Republic of Egypt B. Abdelatty. The heads of the foreign affairs agencies discussed the current state and prospects for developing bilateral cooperation, as well as the schedule of upcoming events.
On March 7, 2026, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan E.Kosherbayev held a telephone conversation with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Arab Republic of Egypt B.Abdelatty. During the conversation, the parties discussed the current situation in the Middle East and emphasized the importance of de-escalation and the resolution of all contentious issues solely through political and diplomatic means within the framework of international law. The ministers also discussed current issues of bilateral cooperation and prospects for its further development, expressing interest in expanding trade, economic, investment, cultural, and humanitarian cooperation.
Since the establishment of diplomatic relations between the Foreign Ministries of the two countries, nine rounds of political consultations have taken place.
The final round of consultations was held on February 19, 2025, in Astana under the chairmanship of Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan A.Kuantyrov and Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Arab Republic of Egypt A.Shahin.
Trade and economic cooperation
According to the State Revenue Committee of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the volume of trade turnover between the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Arab Republic of Egypt in 2025 amounted to $351.8 million (exports – 209.7 million dollars, imports – 142.1 million dollars).
In 2024, these figures reached a record high of $273.9 million (exports – $137.2 million, imports – $136.7 million). In dynamics, the annual volume of trade turnover in 2023 amounted to 161.2 million, in 2022 it amounted to 150.3 million, in 2021 – 80.4 million, in 2020 – 84.3 million US dollars.
Co-chairs of the Kazakh-Egyptian Intergovernmental Commission on Trade, Economic, Cultural, Humanitarian, and Scientific-Technical Cooperation (IGC): - from the Kazakh side, Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development Zh.Madiyev; from the Egyptian side – Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egyptian Expatriates B. Abdelatty.
The last, fifth, meeting of the IPC took place on March 8-9, 2017, in Cairo. The next meeting is scheduled for 2026 in Astana.
Representative of the state agency "Future of Egypt for Sustainable Development" (Mostakbal Misr) Y.Mohammed took part in the annual international conference "AGRICOM 2025", which was held on October 2-3, 2025 in Astana.
From October 30 to 31, 2025, Tamer Shafik, Vice President of Orascom Construction PLC, visited Kazakhstan to participate in the Kazakhstan Global Investment Roundtable (KGIR-2025).
On January 19-20, 2026, the Chairman of Orascom Investment Holding Naguib Sawiris paid a working visit to the Republic of Kazakhstan at the invitation of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan E.Kosherbayev.
During the visit to Astana and Almaty, meetings were held with M. Nurtleu, Assistant to the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan for International Investment and Trade Cooperation; Y. Kosherbayev, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan; T.Suleimenov, Chairman of the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan; O.Kizatov, Deputy Chairman of the Association of Russian Federal Property Management Companies (ARFMR); A.Tamabek, Deputy Akim of the Zhambyl Region; D.Satybaldy, General Director of the Investment and Marketing Department of the Tau-Ken-Samruk Oil and Gas Company and Akim of Almaty. The main topic of discussion was the implementation of agreements on investing in major projects in the Republic of Kazakhstan.
Cultural and humanitarian cooperation
In October 2007, an agreement was signed on the restoration of the Sultan Baybars Mosque in Cairo. The cost of the project was $12 million, of which $4.5 million was allocated by the Republic of Kazakhstan. On June 5, 2023, the ancient Sultan Az-Zahir Baybars Mosque was inaugurated in Cairo as part of the celebrations of its 800th anniversary. Kazakhstan contributed financially and expertly to its restoration. On behalf of the President of Kazakhstan, Chairman of the Senate of Kazakhstan M.Ashimbayev attended this ceremony. A gala concert dedicated to the Days of Kazakh Culture in Egypt was also held at the Cairo Opera House.
Sister city relations have been established between Astana and Cairo, Almaty and Alexandria, the Turkestan region of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Red Sea province.
During the meetings of the Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to Egypt A. Zhengis with the Governor of South Sinai Province H.Bakri on April 18, 2025, with the Governor of Al-Sharqiya Province H. Al-Ashmoni on May 12, 2025 and with the Governor of Qalyubia Province A.Attiya. On May 20, 2025, an agreement was reached to establish sister city relations between the Almaty region and South Sinai Governorate, the Kyzylorda region and Al-Sharqiyah Governorate, and the Zhambyl region and Qalyubia Governorate. The work is ongoing.
From August 18 to 21, 2025, Kazakh artists from the Danesh Rakishev Zhetysu Region Philharmonic took part in the international «Citadel Festival» and performed on the stage of the famous Egyptian Public Library, located on the banks of the Nile River.
On November 30, 2025, a concert by People's Artist of Kazakhstan Dimash Qudaibergen took place in Cairo as part of the international festival "The Pyramids Echo".
Overall, this concert marked the first performance of a Kazakhstani artist on the African continent and the first performance of talented artists from the CIS countries.
This event and Dimash’s participation in it were widely covered in local media. Among them were articles published in the ancient Egyptian newspaper «Al-Ahram» under the headline "Kazakh singer Dimash Qudaibergen to close Egypt's Pyramids Echo festival", as well as in the influential Egyptian state-run daily «Al Gomhuria». It has also become widespread on social networks such as Instagram, Facebook and others.
Artists from the «Kazyna» folk dance ensemble, part of the «Shymkent Concert» organization, took part in the Aswan International «Festival for Culture and Arts», which was held in Egypt from February 1 to 11, 2026.
On April 9, 2026, the Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Egypt hosted a presentation at Cairo University of the Arabic translation of the monograph by the late Ambassador Askar Mussinov, “The Near and Middle East in the System of International Relations.”
The event was attended by CICA Secretary General K.Sarybay, Advisor to the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan B. Batyrshayev, the wife and children of A. Mussinov, former Foreign Ministers of the Arab Republic of Egypt A.Moussa and M. El-Orabi, former Governor of the Red Sea Province and Chairman of the Kazakh-Egyptian Friendship Association A.Abdullah, foreign ambassadors accredited in Egypt, local writers, politicians, and media representatives.
About 100 students from Kazakhstan are studying at Egyptian universities.
An important joint project in the field of education is the Egyptian University of Islamic Culture "Nur-Mubarak" in Almaty (since 2001), which allows Kazakhstani students to receive a qualified theological education without traveling abroad.
The Egyptian delegation regularly participates in the Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions.
In February 2022, a Memorandum of Cooperation was signed between the N. Nazarbayev Center for the Development of Interfaith and Intercivilizational Dialogue and the Al-Azhar Center for Interreligious Dialogue.
Days of culture of Kazakhstan in Egypt (2001, 2023) and Egypt in Kazakhstan (2008) were organized.
The legal framework between the countries includes more than 60 bilateral agreements.
Diplomatic relations between the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia were established on September 5, 2011, through an exchange of diplomatic notes. Kazakhstan views Ethiopia as a pragmatic and predictable partner in Africa and is interested in comprehensive strengthening of mutually beneficial and equal cooperation.
High- and Top-level Visits
December 11-12, 2013 - An official visit of Kazakhstan's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yerlan Idrissov, to Ethiopia took place. He held meetings with President Mulatu Teshome, Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn, and Minister of Foreign Affairs Tedros Adhanom. Following the negotiations, the parties agreed to continue developing political, trade-economic, cultural-humanitarian, and investment cooperation.
January 27-31, 2016 - A visit of Kazakhstan's Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yerzhan Ashikbayev, to Addis Ababa took place.
March 2, 2023 - In Baku, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan, Kanat Tumysh, met with Ethiopia's Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of Foreign Affairs, Demeke Mekonnen. The parties discussed the state and prospects of bilateral cooperation in political, economic, cultural, and humanitarian spheres. The Ethiopian side confirmed its support for the initiative of Kazakhstan's President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to create an International Agency for Biological Safety.
June 6, 2023 - Former President of Ethiopia, Mulatu Teshome, participated in a Special Panel Session of the Astana International Forum and delivered a report on "Pan-Africanism and the growing role of Africa in addressing global challenges." On the sidelines of the forum, he also met with Kazakhstan's Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of Trade and Integration, Serik Zhumangarin.
July 1, 2025 - The First Vice-Rector and Head of the Oncology Department of the S.D. Asfendiyarov Kazakh National Medical University, Dina Kaydarova, participated in the prestigious "Rays of Hope 2025" Forum, which was held in the capital of Ethiopia, Addis Ababa, under the umbrella of the African Union from June 30 to July 1, 2025.
July 27-29, 2025 - The Vice-Minister of Agriculture of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Yerbol Taszhurekov, participated in the Second UN Food Systems Stocktaking Moment (UNFSS+4) held in Addis Ababa.
September 17-18, 2025 – Mr. L. Tadele, Secretary General of the Inter-Religious Council of Ethiopia, participated in the VIII Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions in Astana.
March 4, 2026 – H.E. Zhalgas Adilbayev, Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to Ethiopia, held a meeting with Kassahun Gofe, Minister of Trade and Regional Integration of Ethiopia. The parties discussed strategic priorities for economic cooperation, plans to increase bilateral trade turnover, and the creation of favorable conditions for representatives of the business communities of both countries.
March 6, 2026 – Zhalgas Adilbayev, Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, met with Belete Molla Getahun, Minister of Innovation and Technology of Ethiopia. During the meeting, the parties discussed a wide range of issues regarding bilateral cooperation in the fields of innovation, digital transformation, and the implementation of artificial intelligence, emphasizing the common goals and objectives of the two countries in these areas.
April 14-15, 2026 – A delegation led by the management of the newly established Kazakhstani cargo airline "KTZ Air Cargo" took part in the "Ethiopian Aviation Forum 2026." Within the framework of the Forum, the Kazakh delegation held a meeting with the leadership of the national carrier "Ethiopian Airlines" to discuss prospects for strategic cooperation in the field of air cargo.
Interaction between Foreign Ministries
September 22, 2016 - A Memorandum of Understanding on bilateral consultations between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan and Ethiopia was signed in New York on the sidelines of the 71st session of the UN General Assembly. The parties agreed to hold consultations on bilateral relations and international issues of mutual interest.
December 28, 2021 - The first inter-ministerial consultations were held via video conference at the level of Senior Officials. During the event, the Director of the Department of the Middle East and Africa of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan, Oleg Onalbayev, and the Director-General of the Department of Asia and Pacific Countries of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia, Mekonnen Asfo, discussed the current state and prospects of bilateral cooperation, ways to intensify inter-parliamentary dialogue, develop the bilateral legal framework, and exchanged views on topical issues of the international and regional agenda.
March 5, 2023 - A video conference meeting was held between representatives of the Institute of Foreign Policy Studies (IFPS) under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan and the Foreign Service Institute (FSI) of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia. The Kazakhstani delegation was headed by the Chairman of the Board of IFPS, Bulat Nurgaliyev, while the FSI was represented by Executive Director Demeke Amba. During the meeting, experts exchanged views and assessments of the situation in international security, sustainable development, and regional cooperation. Following the meeting, the parties signed a Memorandum of Understanding and Cooperation between the two institutions.
July 3, 2023 - The second round of political consultations took place in Astana, with the participation of Ethiopia's State Minister of Foreign Affairs, Misganu Arga, who arrived in Kazakhstan for the talks. Following the second round of consultations, a final Protocol of political consultations and a Roadmap for its implementation for 2024-2025 were adopted.
Inter-parliamentary Dialogue
November 28, 2022 - The first inter-parliamentary meeting of members of the friendship groups of Kazakhstan and Ethiopia was held, during which the parties agreed to promote comprehensive cooperation between the two countries at their level. The Kazakhstani delegation was headed by the Chairperson of the Committee on International Cooperation, Defense and Security of the Majilis of the Parliament of Kazakhstan, Aigul Kuspan. The Parliament of Ethiopia was represented by the Chairperson of the Standing Committee on International Relations and Peace Issues of the House of People's Representatives of the Parliament of Ethiopia, Dr. Dima Noggo Sarbo.
December 26, 2023 - A meeting of members of the friendship groups of the parliaments of Kazakhstan and Ethiopia was held online. The friendship group from the Kazakhstani side was headed by a member of the Committee on Legislation and Judicial-Legal Reform of the Majilis of the Parliament of Kazakhstan, Zharkynbek Amantay, while the Ethiopian delegation was headed by the Deputy Chairperson of the Standing Committee on Human Resources and Technology of the House of People's Representatives of the Parliament of Ethiopia, Betelhem Lakew.
January 31 - February 2, 2025 - A meeting was held between Majilis of the Parliament of Kazakhstan MP S. Nurtaza and the Chairperson of the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the Parliament of Ethiopia, D. Nogo, and the Chairperson of the friendship group of Kazakhstan – Ethiopia, Ms. Betelhem.
Cooperation within International Organizations
Kazakhstan and Ethiopia have developed and maintain trusting relationships within multilateral global structures. Thanks to continuous work and friendly contacts at various levels, Kazakhstan and Ethiopia carry out a mutually beneficial exchange of support within UN system organizations. Previously, on a reciprocal basis, Ethiopia supported Kazakhstan during the voting for a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council for 2017-2018, for the host country of EXPO-2017, for a seat on the UN Human Rights Council (HRC), on the issue of including the Mausoleum of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi in the list of UNESCO material heritage, and others.
The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) (hereinafter – the Agency), established in 2009, is an intergovernmental organization that promotes the increased use of renewable energy worldwide and advances knowledge and technologies in this field.
The Agency was established at the initiative of the Government of Germany on 26 January 2009 in Bonn. At the founding conference, 75 states signed the Statute of the Agency. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) served as a model for the creation of the new organization.
On 25 October 2010, IRENA and the United Arab Emirates signed the Headquarters Agreement for hosting the Agency in Abu Dhabi. The Statute of the organization entered into force on 8 July 2010. Currently, 168 states are members of IRENA, while 16 states are in the process of accession.
One of the Agency’s main agenda items is supporting countries in transitioning to a sustainable energy future and promoting the widespread and sustainable use of all forms of renewable energy, including bioenergy, geothermal energy, hydropower, ocean energy, solar energy and wind energy. The Agency provides governments with practical tools and policy advice to accelerate the deployment of renewable energy.
The Agency’s principal event is the Assembly, held annually in January in Abu Dhabi. The Assembly is considered the Agency’s highest decision-making body and brings together heads of state, ministers, government officials, representatives of the private sector, civil society and other international organizations to review the global renewable energy agenda and take concrete steps to accelerate the global energy transition.
Cooperation between the Republic of Kazakhstan and the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) Kazakhstan became a full member of IRENA following the ratification of the Agency’s Statute on 22 March 2013. On 14 January 2015, the first Permanent Representative of the Republic of Kazakhstan to IRENA was accredited. At present, the Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the UAE, R. Zhumabek, concurrently serves as the Permanent Representative of the Republic of Kazakhstan to IRENA.
In January 2015, during the Agency’s Assembly, the Republic of Kazakhstan was elected Vice-President of the Assembly, while Japan chaired the session. Within the framework of Kazakhstan’s participation in the Assembly, a Memorandum of Understanding was signed between the Kazakh Association of Oil, Gas and Energy Sector Organizations “KAZENERGY” and IRENA. The IRENA delegation took an active part in EXPO 2017. On 11 June 2017, within the framework of the IRENA meeting with Energy Ministers of Central Asian countries, a communiqué on the operational implementation of renewable energy in Central Asia was adopted.
The IRENA delegation participated in the regional seminar on renewable energy in Central Asia held on 14–15 March 2019 in Astana. Competent state bodies and private organizations of Kazakhstan actively participate in the Agency’s Assembly on an annual basis. In particular, representatives of the Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Association “KAZENERGY”, the International Center for Green Technologies and Investment Projects, the Financial Settlement Center for Renewable Energy Support LLP and the United Nations Development Programme participated in the Assembly held on 11–12 January 2020 in Abu Dhabi.
In addition, for the first time, youth issues were included in the Assembly’s agenda. On 10 January 2020, the youth forum “New Generation of Solution Makers” was held, providing young people with an opportunity to contribute to the global energy discourse. With the support of the Embassy of Kazakhstan in the UAE, M. Karbayev, a student of the S. Seifullin Kazakh Agrotechnical University, actively participated in the forum.
IRENA Director-General Francesco La Camera participated and delivered an online speech at the XIV Eurasian Forum KAZENERGY on the themes “World Energy Week-2021” and “Energy for Better Lives”, held from 4 to 8 October 2021 in Astana. Representatives of the Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan took part in the 12th Session of the Assembly held on 15–16 January 2022 in a videoconference format. On 14–15 January 2023 in Abu Dhabi, the Kazakh delegation headed by Vice Minister of Energy Zh. Nurmagambetov participated in the 13th Session of the Assembly of the International Renewable Energy Agency. Delegates from 168 countries attended the Assembly. The Vice Minister of Energy of Kazakhstan delivered a statement at the plenary session of the Assembly. He emphasized that considerable attention is being paid to renewable energy sources in the country. According to him, Kazakhstan has a firm intention to become a carbon-neutral country by 2060, as well as to follow the Sustainable Development Goals and fulfill obligations under the Paris Agreement. In the long term, Kazakhstan intends to diversify its energy sources. On 12 April 2023, the Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the UAE, M. Menilbekov, held bilateral talks with Francesco La Camera. In June 2023, within the framework of the Astana International Forum, the Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan organized a side event on “Development of Renewable Energy in the Region: Alternative Solutions for Ensuring Energy Security”. Speakers at the session included Minister of Energy of Kazakhstan Almassadam Satkaliyev, Minister of Energy of Azerbaijan Parviz Shahbazov, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Tajikistan to the Republic of Kazakhstan Khairullo Ibodzoda, and Deputy Director of the Country Engagement and Partnerships Department of IRENA, Binu Parthan.
In addition, within the framework of the Forum, Minister of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan Almassadam Satkaliyev signed roadmaps for the implementation of renewable energy projects. * Roadmap for the construction of a 1 GW wind power plant with an energy storage system in the Zhambyl region jointly with China Power International Holding Limited (PRC); * Roadmap for the construction of up to 1 GW wind power plants with energy storage systems in the Zhambyl and Kostanay regions jointly with Masdar (UAE); * Roadmap for the construction of a 1 GW wind power plant with an energy storage system in the Dzungarian Gate area of the Zhetysu region jointly with ACWA Power Company (UAE). Also within the framework of the Astana International Forum, Minister of Energy A. Satkaliyev held a bilateral meeting with IRENA Director-General Francesco La Camera. During the meeting, the parties discussed further cooperation between Kazakhstan and IRENA, as well as the development of renewable energy potential in Kazakhstan. The parties discussed the current areas of the Agency’s activities in Kazakhstan, including advisory support regarding financing of renewable energy projects, facilitation of technology transfer, promotion of capacity-building among member states and support for relevant partnerships. They also discussed IRENA’s major initiatives, including the Global Atlas for Renewable Energy and the renewable energy roadmap “REmap 2030”. In 2024, the 14th Session of IRENA was held in two parts: the first part on 15 January 2024 in a virtual format, during which administrative, institutional and programmatic issues shaping the Agency’s future work were discussed, and the second part on 16–18 April 2024 in Abu Dhabi (UAE). The main theme was “COP28 Outcomes: Infrastructure, Policies and Skills for Tripling Renewable Energy Capacity and Accelerating the Energy Transition”. This session brought together government representatives, energy industry leaders and international organizations to discuss practical measures for accelerating renewable energy deployment following the COP28 climate conference. From 15 to 18 April 2024, the Fifth Youth Forum of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) was held in Abu Dhabi under the slogan “New Generation of Decision Makers”. The Forum formed part of the 14th Session of the IRENA Assembly held on the same dates. The IRENA Youth Forum 2024 aimed to strengthen youth networks and enhance their interaction with global innovation leaders, government representatives and IRENA experts. The Forum provides young people with an opportunity to contribute to the Agency’s mission of accelerating renewable energy deployment in order to achieve climate goals and promote sustainable development. Through a series of interactive sessions, including open dialogues and thematic workshops, participants were able to bring a youth perspective into the global energy discourse. The event seeks broad and balanced geographical representation of youth. Organizers encourage applications from young people from least developed countries, small island developing states and developing countries. On 2 July 2024 in Abu Dhabi, Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the UAE N. Mukhametaliuly met with IRENA Director-General Francesco La Camera and presented his credentials. During the meeting, the parties discussed strengthening partnership between Kazakhstan and the organization. The parties also addressed the issue of opening an IRENA representative office in Kazakhstan. According to F. La Camera, the key role in this matter belongs to member states rather than the Secretariat. In the event of Kazakhstan’s genuine interest, he recommended officially submitting a request to the Assembly. On 11 January 2025 in Abu Dhabi, Kazakhstan participated in the IRENA Assembly represented by Zhaslan Kassenov, Director of the Renewable Energy Department of the Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Kazakhstan presented a portfolio of 153 renewable energy facilities with a total capacity of 3,032 MW. Measures for renewable energy development, investment incentives, long-term contracts, tariffs and targets for 2030 and 2050 (15% renewable energy by 2030 and 50% by 2050) were also presented. The role of market reforms, as well as legislative and institutional conditions for sustainable growth of the renewable energy sector, was emphasized. On 2 October 2025, the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan and IRENA signed a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at developing international cooperation. The signing ceremony took place within the framework of the XVI Eurasian Forum KAZENERGY Kazakhstan Energy Week-2025, held in Astana from 2 to 4 October 2025. The document was signed by Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan Y. Nysanbayev and IRENA Director-General Francesco La Camera. On 10–12 January 2026, the 16th Session of the IRENA Assembly entitled “Powering Humanity: Renewable Energy for Shared Prosperity” was held in Abu Dhabi. The main topics of the session included national and international strategies for accelerating renewable energy deployment and achieving sustainable development goals, monitoring global targets (updated data and forecasts under the “UAE Consensus” – the international agreement on tripling renewable energy capacity and doubling energy efficiency by 2030), support for wind and geothermal energy, synergies between solar projects and environmental protection, energy solutions in agri-food chains, modernization of grids and energy storage systems, as well as innovation and the role of digitalization (including artificial intelligence). The session was attended by the Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the UAE, R. Zhumabek.
Cooperation with the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) is of significant interest to Kazakhstan, taking into account the important role assigned to OPEC in the global oil market. Kazakhstan cooperates with OPEC member states and non-OPEC countries with the aim of stabilizing the global oil market and restoring investor confidence in the oil industry.
At present, the only comprehensive mechanism for interaction and discussion of the current situation on the global oil market with OPEC member states is the technical meetings between OPEC countries and non-OPEC countries.
For reference: the JMMC is a body consisting of 8 countries (4 from OPEC and 4 from non-OPEC countries) which monitors compliance with OPEC+ oil production agreements, analyzes the market (demand, supply, prices and inventories), and provides recommendations to the full OPEC+ Ministerial Meeting (however, it does not formally approve quotas itself). Following each meeting, a communiqué assessing the situation on the oil market is published.
In 2015, the Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan began interaction with OPEC within the framework of technical meetings. On 5–6 December 2019, the delegation of the Republic of Kazakhstan headed by Vice Minister of Energy M. Zhurebekov took part in the Seventh OPEC and non-OPEC Ministerial Meeting, during which the Charter of Cooperation between OPEC Member Countries and non-OPEC countries was signed. This document established the institutional framework for cooperation within OPEC+. The Charter represents a high-level commitment to be voluntarily implemented by participating countries and does not create any legally binding obligations among them. Participation in the Charter is voluntary and open to all oil-producing countries. To achieve the objectives of the Charter, participating countries are required to hold at least one annual ministerial meeting. The Ministerial Meeting may propose convening a summit of Heads of State and Government of participating countries. Technical experts from participating countries meet at least twice a year to achieve the objectives of the Charter. The OPEC Secretariat supports the ministerial meetings and meetings of technical experts under the Charter. Ministerial meetings decide on the annual voluntary contribution to support the activities of the Charter. A participating country may withdraw from the Charter at any time by notifying the co-chairs of the Ministerial Meeting. In different years, Ministers of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan K. Bozumbayev, N. Nogayev, A. Magauov and B. Akchulakov participated in ministerial meetings of OPEC+ participating countries. On 30 November 2023, following the 51st Meeting of the Joint Ministerial Monitoring Committee and the 36th OPEC+ Ministerial Meeting held via videoconference, Kazakhstan adopted an additional voluntary production cut of 82 thousand barrels per day from 1 January 2024 until the end of March 2024 together with OPEC+ participating countries.
Thus, Kazakhstan’s production amounted to 1.468 million barrels per day until the end of March 2024. Subsequently, in order to maintain market stability, these additional reduced volumes would be gradually restored depending on market conditions. Kazakhstan was represented at the meeting by Minister of Energy A. Satkaliyev.
This voluntary reduction was in addition to the voluntary reduction of 78 thousand barrels per day previously adopted by Kazakhstan in April 2023, which remained in effect until the end of December 2024. In the first quarter of 2024, Saudi Arabia continued an additional oil production cut of 1 million barrels per day, keeping production at the current level of 9 million barrels per day. According to Deputy Prime Minister A. Novak’s statement following the meeting, Russia increased its additional voluntary reduction in oil and petroleum product exports by 200 thousand barrels per day, bringing the total reduction to 500 thousand barrels per day, including 300 thousand barrels of crude oil and 200 thousand barrels of fuel products. In addition to Russia and Saudi Arabia, OPEC+ countries agreed to additionally reduce oil production by 700 thousand barrels per day. Thus, excluding the extension of additional cuts, 900 thousand barrels per day less oil and petroleum products would be supplied to the global market in the first quarter of 2024.
Following the OPEC+ meeting, it was also decided that Brazil would join the alliance from January 2024, although without a specific production quota (i.e. without reducing production for the time being).
The 37th OPEC+ and non-OPEC Ministerial Meeting took place on 1 June 2024, during which participating countries agreed to extend oil production cuts until the third quarter of 2025. Production quotas were changed only for the UAE, whose quota would increase by 300 thousand barrels per day from January to September 2025 to reach 3.519 million barrels per day. On 5 September 2024, the Head of State received the President of the OPEC Fund for International Development, Abdulhamid Al Khalifa. During the meeting, issues of cooperation and prospects for collaboration in financing investment projects in Kazakhstan were discussed. President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev emphasized that Kazakhstan attaches strategic importance to partnership with the OPEC Fund for International Development, as the country seeks to strengthen ties with the MENA region (Middle East and North Africa).
For his part, Abdulhamid Al Khalifa shared plans to finance such key sectors as petrochemicals, transport, water resource management and healthcare.
Mr. Al Khalifa also met with Minister of National Economy N. Baibazarov, Minister of Energy A. Satkaliyev, Minister of Healthcare A. Alnazarova, and the Chairman of the Management Board of JSC “Samruk-Kazyna National Welfare Fund”. During Mr. Al Khalifa’s visit, a Framework Agreement on the Organization of Private Sector Operations between the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the OPEC Fund for International Development was signed (Government Resolution No. 717 dated 3 September 2024).
The 38th OPEC+ and non-OPEC Ministerial Meeting took place on 1 December 2024.
On 3 May 2025, the meeting of the eight OPEC+ countries (Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, the UAE, Algeria, Kuwait, Kazakhstan and Oman) was held. The parties discussed the state and prospects of the global oil market and agreed to implement a production adjustment of 411 thousand barrels per day in June 2025, equivalent to three monthly increases. The gradual increase may be paused or reversed depending on evolving market conditions. Such flexibility will allow the group to continue supporting oil market stability.
The eight OPEC+ countries also noted that this measure would allow participating countries to accelerate compensation efforts.
The countries reaffirmed their commitment to voluntary production adjustments agreed at the 53rd Meeting of the Joint Ministerial Monitoring Committee on 3 April 2024, as well as their intention to fully compensate any overproduced volumes since January 2024.
On 28 May 2025, the 39th OPEC Ministerial Meeting and the 60th Meeting of the Joint Ministerial Monitoring Committee were held. The eight OPEC+ countries agreed to hold monthly meetings to review market conditions, compliance and compensation.
Mr. Al Khalifa was invited to the Astana International Forum (29–30 May 2025) by Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of National Economy S. Zhumangarin. The eight OPEC+ countries that had previously announced additional voluntary adjustments in April and November 2023, namely Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, the UAE, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Algeria and Oman, held an online meeting on 7 September 2025 to review global market conditions and outlooks.
Considering the stable prospects of the global economy and current strong market fundamentals reflected in low oil inventories, the eight participating countries decided to implement a production adjustment of 137 thousand barrels per day from the 1.65 million barrels per day of additional voluntary cuts announced in April 2023 (this adjustment would take effect in October 2025).
From October 2025, Kazakhstan will increase production by 6 thousand barrels per day. The 1.65 million barrels per day may be gradually restored in part or in full depending on market conditions. The countries will continue to closely monitor and assess market developments and, in the interest of maintaining market stability, reaffirmed the importance of a cautious approach and maintaining full flexibility to pause or reverse additional voluntary production adjustments, including the previously announced voluntary cuts of 2.2 million barrels per day announced in November 2023. The eight OPEC+ countries also noted that this measure would provide participating countries with the opportunity to accelerate the compensation process. The countries once again reaffirmed their collective commitment to full compliance with the Declaration of Cooperation, including additional voluntary production adjustments.
They also reaffirmed their intention to fully compensate any excess production volumes since January 2024. The eight OPEC+ countries will continue to hold monthly meetings to review market conditions, compliance levels and compensation. Oversight of compliance with the agreements will be carried out by the Joint Ministerial Monitoring Committee (JMMC).
For reference: according to Jorge Leon, an expert at the Norwegian analytical center Rystad Energy, the OPEC+ decision may reduce oil prices to below USD 60 per barrel. Oil prices are currently fluctuating between USD 65–70 per barrel, while this year the indicator has decreased by 12 percent.
The eight OPEC+ countries began increasing production in April, initially by 138 thousand barrels per day. Subsequently, increases amounted to 411 thousand barrels per day in May, June and July, 548 thousand barrels per day in August, 547 thousand barrels per day in September, and 137 thousand barrels per day in October from the 1.65 million barrels per day adjustment.
On 3 October 2025, the Head of State received OPEC Secretary General H. Al Ghais, who arrived in Astana to participate in “Kazakhstan Energy Week-2025”.
The President of Kazakhstan and the OPEC Secretary General discussed the current situation on the global oil market and topical issues of cooperation. The Head of State highly appreciated OPEC’s efforts aimed at ensuring stability and predictability of the global oil market.
On 5 October 2025, the voluntary OPEC+ countries (the “Group of Eight”: Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, the UAE, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Algeria and Oman) held an online meeting to discuss the oil market situation and production parameters for November 2025. The parties decided to increase production by 137,000 barrels per day as part of the planned gradual return to higher output levels following voluntary cuts. The parties reaffirmed their commitment to continue monitoring the market and maintaining flexibility in pausing or reversing adjustments. On 30 November and 4 January 2025, follow-up videoconferences of the “Group of Eight” were held. The meetings confirmed decisions to pause oil production increases for January–March 2026 and continue monitoring market conditions, compliance and compensation. The decision reflects the general consensus on market stabilization in line with the current price and demand situation.
For reference: according to the OPEC+ decision of 5 January 2026, Kazakhstan’s oil production quota for February and March 2026 amounts to 1.569 million barrels per day – this is the official OPEC+ quota approved for Kazakhstan at the beginning of 2026.
The next major semi-annual OPEC+ Ministerial Meeting is scheduled for 7 June 2026.
Cooperation between the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development began in 2008 under the OECD Eurasia Competitiveness Programme (ECP), which covers 13 countries in Central Asia, the Caucasus, and Eastern Europe. The ECP is aimed at supporting policy development to improve the business climate based on OECD standards and instruments.
Between 2015 and 2021, Kazakhstan implemented two phases of the Country Programme, one of the OECD’s principal formats of cooperation with partner countries. As a result of this joint work, a number of international standards were incorporated into national legislation following sectoral reviews in areas such as public governance, competition policy, and other fields.
The main framework documents governing cooperation at present are the Memorandum of Understanding between the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the OECD, valid through 2026 (the Memorandum), and the 2022–2025 Action Plan, which identifies priority areas of cooperation aimed at implementing OECD standards.
For reference: These documents were signed on 30 November 2022 during a meeting between Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Mathias Cormann.
A draft Action Plan for 2027–2030 has been prepared and is currently under discussion, along with the extension of the above-mentioned Memorandum. Both documents are expected to be adopted during the current year.
Since 2008, the Republic of Kazakhstan and the European Union have served as co-chairs of the OECD Central Asia Initiative (CAI).
In May 2025, on the margins of the Astana International Forum, the Government of Kazakhstan and the OECD signed an official agreement extending the financing of the Eurasia Competitiveness Programme for 2025–2027, providing for annual voluntary contributions of EUR 200,000.
Kazakhstan participates in a number of OECD regional initiatives, including the Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS) Action Plan, the Anti-Corruption Network for Eastern Europe and Central Asia, the Inclusive Forum on Carbon Mitigation Approaches (IFCMA), the GREEN Action Task Force, the Sustainable Infrastructure Programme in Asia (SIPA), and others.
High-Level Political Contacts
In November 2022, Secretary-General Mathias Cormann met with President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. In October 2023, he met with Yerzhan Kazykhan. In January 2024, he met with Alibek Kuantyrov. On 28 March 2024, in Boao, President Tokayev again met with Mathias Cormann.
Among recent high-level contacts, in March 2025 Serik Zhumangarin met with William Tompson.
Advisory and Coordinating Bodies in Kazakhstan
The Council for Cooperation with the OECD, chaired by the Prime Minister of Kazakhstan, operates on a permanent basis. The most recent meeting of the Council was held on 27 April 2022.
Overall coordination of cooperation with the OECD at the national level is carried out by the Ministry of National Economy of the Republic of Kazakhstan, specifically through its Department of International Economic Cooperation. The working body is the Economic Research Institute JSC under the Ministry of National Economy, which provides analytical and informational support to both government agencies and the OECD. Organizational and analytical support in Paris is provided by the Permanent Representation of Kazakhstan to International Organizations, where the Ministry of National Economy maintains staff positions.
To strengthen engagement with the OECD, an Interagency Working Group on Cooperation with the OECD was established by decision of the Council and operates under the co-chairmanship of the Assistant to the President and the Minister of National Economy.
Since 2019, work has been carried out under a Roadmap for implementing OECD recommendations and legal instruments.
In 2023, an internal Action Plan for the implementation of the Cooperation Programme with the OECD through 2025 was approved. The Programme sets out key areas of cooperation and defines the role of each government agency, including the “Focal Point” and “Task Force” mechanisms.
In 2026, this Programme is expected to be updated and further developed, with a focus on strengthening coordination mechanisms and enhancing the institutional capacity of civil servants to support the continued development of cooperation between the OECD and Kazakhstan.
Current Status of Cooperation
To date, Kazakhstan has adhered to 43 OECD legal instruments, including 26 Recommendations, 10 Declarations, 3 Conventions, and 4 other legal instruments.
Kazakhstan also participates in 39 OECD bodies, including:
* 18 committees and working bodies as an invited participant;
* 11 committees and working bodies as a participant;
* 2 committees as an associate member; and
* 8 structures as a partner.
Initiative to Establish an OECD Office in Astana
This initiative was first proposed by President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev during his meeting with Secretary-General Mathias Cormann on 30 November 2022.
At a meeting of the Interagency Working Group on 17 August 2023, the proposed thematic focus of the Office was approved as Transport Connectivity. Subsequently, the focus was expanded to Trade and Transport Connectivity.
In June 2024, the draft Concept for the Office was submitted to the OECD Secretariat. Following the adoption in 2025 of new principles governing the establishment of offices outside OECD headquarters, the proposal remains under additional consideration.
Planned Visit of OECD Secretary-General to Kazakhstan
Following President Tokayev’s meeting with Mathias Cormann in Boao in March 2024 and the October 2023 meeting with Assistant to the President Yerzhan Kazykhan, the OECD Secretary-General expressed his intention to visit Kazakhstan.
In a letter dated 31 March 2025, Mathias Cormann confirmed his participation in the Astana International Forum on 29–30 May 2025; however, the visit was subsequently cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances.
In September 2025, an invitation was extended to participate in the Regional Ecological Summit, scheduled for 22–23 April 2026 in Astana. Participation was confirmed by Fabrizia Lapecorella.
Regional Ecological Summit 2026
In coordination with the OECD Secretariat, a partnership arrangement was developed to enable the use of the OECD logo within the framework of the Regional Ecological Summit to be held in Astana in 2026.
The Republic of Kazakhstan has been a member of the World Trade Organization since 30 November 2015.
In 2022, the Permanent Mission of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the WTO was established in Geneva.
Since March 2025, the Permanent Representative of Kazakhstan to the WTO has been Kairat Torebayev.
Kazakhstan actively participates in the work of approximately 40 WTO bodies, including the General Council, the Dispute Settlement Body, the Trade Policy Review Body, and numerous councils and committees.
From 2018 to 2024, Kazakhstan chaired the Special Session of the Council for Trade in Services, and in 2017 chaired the Committee on Trade and Environment.
A landmark achievement was Kazakhstan’s chairmanship of the 12th WTO Ministerial Conference, held in Geneva from 12 to 17 June 2022.
For the first time in WTO history, the organization’s highest decision-making body was chaired by a landlocked country from the Greater Eurasian region that joined the WTO after its establishment.
Despite a challenging global environment, including the COVID-19 pandemic, geopolitical tensions, disruptions to global supply chains, food insecurity, inflation, and climate change, the conference concluded successfully with the adoption of a historic package of ministerial decisions.
These included the Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies, decisions on WTO reform, food security, electronic commerce, and preparedness for future pandemics.
In September 2024, Kazakhstan underwent its first Trade Policy Review, during which WTO members highly commended the country’s trade and economic policies.
In June 2025, Kairat Torebayev was elected Chair of the Trade Policy Review Body, one of the WTO’s three principal bodies.
Under Kazakhstan’s chairmanship, the trade policies of nine WTO members were reviewed in 2025, including the first review of United Kingdom following its withdrawal from the European Union.
Kazakhstan also plays an active role in ongoing WTO reform discussions, advocating for the restoration of a fully functioning two-tier dispute settlement system, including the Appellate Body.
General information
Diplomatic relations were established on October 15, 1992.
Since April 19, 2021 the Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to Kyrgyzstan is R.Zhoshybayev.
Since November 24, 2025 the Ambassador of Kyrgyzstan to the Republic of Kazakhstan is K.Bazarbayev.
High-level visits
May 26, 2022, the official visit of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan K.Tokayev to Kyrgyzstan. Following the visit, a joint statement was signed by the heads of State of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Kyrgyz Republic aimed at bringing bilateral relations to a qualitatively new level of strategic partnership.
April 18-19, 2024, the official visit of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic S.Zhaparov to Kazakhstan. The 6th meeting of the Supreme Interstate Council and the signing of the Treaty on Deepening and Expanding Allied Relations between the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Kyrgyz Republic took place in Astana.
August 21-22, 2025, the official visit of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan K.Tokayev to Bishkek, during which the 7th meeting of the Supreme Interstate Council was held.
January 23-24, 2023, official visit of Chairman of the Senate of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan M.Ashimbayev to Bishkek. During the negotiations, an agreement was reached to enhance cooperation between relevant committees and parliamentary friendship groups, exchange experience between parliamentary offices, and strengthen cooperation within interparliamentary organizations.
October 31 – November 1, 2024, the official visit of Chairman of the Mazhilis of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan Ye.Koshanov to the Kyrgyz Republic (participation in the 2nd meeting of the Interparliamentary Council for Cooperation between the Parliaments of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Kyrgyz Republic. E.Koshanov presented the Order of Dostyk of the II degree to the Torag of the Jogorku Kenesh of the Kyrgyz Republic to N.Shakiev).
June 10, 2025, visit of Chairman of the Jogorku Kenesh of the Kyrgyz Republic N.Turgunbek uulu to Astana (participation in the 3rd meeting of the Interparliamentary Council).
September 23, 2025, working visit of Chairman of the Senate of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan M.Ashimbayev to Bishkek (participation in the III Interparliamentary Forum of Central Asian countries, as well as in the 9th Kazakh-Kyrgyz Intelligentsia Forum).
In order to deepen and expand bilateral relations, there is an Intergovernmental Council (IGC) at the level of heads of government.
The 13th meeting of the Kazakh-Kyrgyz IPU was held on November 13, 2025 in Astana.
April 9, 2024, Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan O.Bektenov paid a working visit to Bishkek, during which negotiations were held with Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers - Head of the Presidential Administration of the Kyrgyz Republic A.Japarov, as well as a meeting with President of the Kyrgyz Republic S.Zhaparov.
On January 30, 2025, on the eve of the meeting of the ENPI (Almaty), a bilateral meeting was held between Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan O.Bektenov and Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers – Head of the Presidential Administration of the Kyrgyz Republic A.Kassymaliev.
February 24-25, 2025 – official visit of the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers – Head of the Presidential Administration of the Kyrgyz Republic A.Kassymaliev to Astana, during which he had an audience with the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, K.Tokayev, and held talks with the Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan, O.Bektenov.
January 29, 2024, official visit of Deputy Prime Minister - Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan M.Nurtleu in Bishkek (a meeting with the President of the Kyrgyz Republic S.Zhaparov took place).
January 10-11, 2025, official visit of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic Zh.Kulubayev to Astana (meeting with the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan K.Tokayev took place).
August 1-2, 2025 – official visit of Deputy Prime Minister - Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan M.Nurtleu in Cholpon-Ata (a meeting with the President of the Kyrgyz Republic took place).
February 12-13, 2026 – official visit of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Ye.Kosherbayev to Bishkek (a meeting with the President of the Kyrgyz Republic S.Zhaparov took place).
Trade and economic cooperation
Kazakhstan is the third largest trading partner of Kyrgyzstan (after China and the Russian Federation).
The volume of mutual trade in 2024 amounted to $1.7 billion (+1.5%).
The trade balance improved for Kazakhstan: exports from the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Kyrgyz Republic – $ 1.2 billion (+ 9%), imports to the Republic of Kazakhstan from the Kyrgyz Republic – $456 million (-16%).
In 2025, trade reached $2.2 billion (+25.9%), including exports – $1.66 billion (+29.3%), imports – $0.58 billion. (+17.1%).
On September 23, 2023, the 1st Forum of Interregional Cooperation between the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Kyrgyz Republic was held in Taraz under the chairmanship of the heads of government, following which contracts worth $65 million were signed. The second Forum is planned to be held in 2026 in Kyrgyzstan.
On December 1-2, 2024, a Kazakh-Kyrgyz business forum was held in Bishkek (as part of the Trade and Economic Mission of Kazakhstani exporters, organized by the Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan, JSC "QazTrade" together with the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Kyrgyz Republic). As a result of the negotiations, contracts worth about $8.2 million were signed.
Cultural and humanitarian cooperation
Exhibitions, international scientific symposiums, round tables, poetry evenings and seminars with the participation of intellectuals and the public of the two countries are regularly held.
On May 26, 2022, during the official visit of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan K.Tokayev to Bishkek, the opening of the branch of KazNU named after Al-Farabi took place.
In 2022, Kazakhstan increased its annual quota places by 10 times (from 5 to 50) for studying Kyrgyz citizens at Kazakhstani universities. On August 22, 2025, a branch of the L.N.Gumilyov ENU was opened in Osh.
On May 26, 2022, during the official visit of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan K.Tokayev to the Kyrgyz Republic, a monument to Abai Kunanbayev was unveiled on the alley of the Bishkek Theater Square.
On October 27-29, 2022, the Days of Culture of Kyrgyzstan were successfully held in Astana, the opening ceremony of which was attended by the Heads of State.
On April 18-19, 2024, as part of the official visit of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic S.Zhaparov to Kazakhstan, a number of cultural events were held (a forum of youth, scientists and university rectors, intellectuals, elders, etc.). The monument to Manas was inaugurated in Astana.
On August 21-22, 2025, as part of the official visit of the Head of State to Bishkek, a number of cultural events were held (Kazakh cinema days, the 3rd youth forum, a concert dedicated to the 100th anniversary of N.Tlendiev). Also, with the participation of the Heads of the two states, the monument “Golden Bridge” to the outstanding writers of the two peoples M.Auezov and Ch.To Aitmatov.
On November 25, 2025, Osh hosted the opening ceremony of a street, museum and monument dedicated to A.Kunanbayev with the participation of the Minister of Culture and Information of the Republic of Kazakhstan A.Balayeva.
On November 26, 2025, at the Palace of the Republic in Almaty with the participation of the State Councilor of the Republic of Kazakhstan Ye.Karin and the Secretary of State of the Kyrgyz Republic M.Imankulov, the premiere of the musical “Zhamilla”, dedicated to the 100th anniversary of Ch.Aitmatov.
Humanitarian assistance is regularly provided to Kyrgyzstan. In 2020, Kyrgyzstan received humanitarian assistance in the form of supplies of Kazakh flour in the amount of 5 thousand tons (worth more than 3 million dollars), 400 units of ventilators and 2 million medical masks (totaling 0.9 million dollars), in 2021 – 10 thousand. tons of flour, 25 thousand doses of the Qazvac vaccine, in 2022 – 1 thousand tons of elite wheat seeds.
In February 2024, Kazakhstan sent 2 thousand tons of diesel fuel to eliminate the accident at the Bishkek CHPP.