Tokyo Places High Value on the Outcomes of the Kazakhstan President's Visit to Japan

Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Japan Yerlan Baudarbek-Kozhatayev held a meeting with Fumio Kishida, Head of the Liberal Democratic Party’s Headquarters for Japan’s Growth Strategy and former Prime Minister of Japan.

The LDP Headquarters for the Growth Strategy is a key body responsible for shaping economic policy aimed at enhancing the competitiveness of Japan’s economy and promoting growth through investments in 17 strategic sectors, including artificial intelligence, semiconductors and energy.

Ambassador Baudarbek-Kozhatayev briefed the Japanese politician on the key priorities of political and economic reforms in Kazakhstan, with particular emphasis on measures to improve the investment climate, strengthen environmental protection and modernize logistics infrastructure.

Fumio Kishida noted that Japan is committed to the full implementation of the agreements reached following the official visit of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, to Tokyo and the first Summit of the "Central Asia plus Japan" Dialogue held in December 2025. He particularly emphasized the significance of the meetings between the Head of State and His Majesty the Emperor Naruhito of Japan, as well as Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, which opened new opportunities for strengthening economic and investment ties.

The Japanese politician also welcomed the expansion of cooperation between Japan and Kazakhstan in new areas, including artificial intelligence and digital technologies, noting their strong potential for the development of joint projects.

Ambassador Masaki Ishikawa, Special Representative of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan for Central Asia, also took part in the meeting.