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Kazakhstan-Hungary Relations
General Information
2 April 1992 – the date of establishment of diplomatic relations between the Republic of Kazakhstan and Hungary.
In March 1993, the Embassy of Hungary in the Republic of Kazakhstan was opened.
In September 1993, the Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Hungary was opened.
Since July 2026, Anel Bakytbekkyzy has served as Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to Hungary.
Since September 2026, Ferenc Combos has served as Ambassador of Hungary to the Republic of Kazakhstan.
High-Level and Senior-Level Visits
The Presidents of the Republic of Kazakhstan have visited Hungary four times (N.Nazarbayev on an official visit – in December 1994, on a state visit – on 22-23 November 2007; K.Tokayev on a state visit – on 19-20 November 2024 and on a working visit – on 20-21 May 2025).
The Presidents of Hungary have visited the Republic of Kazakhstan three times (A.Göncz on an official visit – on 3-4 November 1997; P.Schmitt in connection with his participation in the OSCE Summit in Astana – on 1-2 December 2010; T.Sulyok on an official visit – on 1-3 October 2025).
The Prime Ministers of Kazakhstan have visited Hungary twice (on a working visit – in May 2005, on an official visit – on 3-4 June 2014).
The Prime Ministers of Hungary have visited the Republic of Kazakhstan five times (on official visits: G.Horn – in March 1995; V.Orbán – on 3-4 May 2012, 31 March-2 April 2015, 23-24 April 2019, and 2-3 November 2023 (during which he held talks with President of the Republic of Kazakhstan K.Tokayev, Chairman of the Mazhilis Y.Koshanov and Prime Minister A.Smailov).
The Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan have paid five official visits to Hungary (17-19 November 2013; 28 January 2014; 27 February - 1 March 2018; 8-9 October 2020, 19-21 November 2023).
Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade P.Szijjártó has visited Kazakhstan seven times on official and working visits (19-20 February 2015, 26 June 2017, 12 October 2018, 6 April 2021, 3 May 2022, 2-3 November 2023 and 17 February 2025).
On 21 September 2023, on the sidelines of the 78th session of the UN General Assembly, Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan M.Nurtleu met with Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade P.Szijjártó.
On 15 October 2024, Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan M.Nurtleu participated in the 21st meeting of the EU–Kazakhstan Cooperation Council in Luxembourg. The European side at the talks was represented by Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade P.Szijjártó, who chaired the EU Council.
On 21 May 2025, Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan M.Nurtleu participated in the Meeting of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the OTS in Budapest.
On 25 September 2025, on the sidelines of the 80th session of the UN General Assembly, Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan M.Nurtleu met with Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade P.Szijjártó.
Interparliamentary Cooperation
Visits to Hungary:
- Chairmen of the Mazhilis of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan M.Ospanov (November 1997), U.Mukhamedzhanov (December 2008), K.Dzhakupov (19-21 October 2014), Y.Koshanov (7-8 October 2024).
Visits to Kazakhstan:
- Speakers of the National Assembly of Hungary K.Szili (May 2007), L.Kövér (23-25 October 2013, 23-24 September 2019 and 24-25 September 2025);
- Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly T.Schneider (27 November 2017, meeting with Chairman of the Senate of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan K.Tokayev);
- First Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly M.Mátrai (28 September 2021);
- Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly S.Lezsák (28 October 2022 and 8-10 September 2024).
On 17 September 2021, a meeting of members of the Kazakhstan-Hungary Interparliamentary Cooperation Group was held online.
On 6 May 2025, a group of members of the Hungarian Parliament (Z.Németh, S.Fazekas and S.Kovács) paid a working visit to Kazakhstan.
Trade and Economic Cooperation
Trade turnover between Kazakhstan and Hungary in January-April 2026 amounted to USD 71 million (exports – USD 5 million, imports – USD 66 million), which was 17.2% lower than in the same period of the previous year (USD 85.7 million). In 2025, it amounted to USD 226 million (exports – USD 16.4 million, imports – USD 209.6 million), which was 13.2% higher than in 2024 (USD 199.7 million).
The main goods exported from Kazakhstan to Hungary are: propylene polymers; bird skins, feathers, down and other parts of birds; compound mineral fertilizers; animal or vegetable oils and fats for technical or industrial use; fish fillets and other fish meat; parts of railway rolling stock; sawn timber, etc.
The main goods imported into Kazakhstan from Hungary are: machinery and equipment for harvesting and threshing agricultural crops; parts of railway rolling stock; tyres; live poultry; insecticides and herbicides; air or vacuum pumps, compressors and fans, etc.
The gross inflow of direct investment from Hungary to Kazakhstan for the period from 2005 to Q1 2026 amounted to USD 415.1 million. The gross outflow of direct investment from Kazakhstan to Hungary for the period from 2005 to Q1 2026 amounted to USD 1.2 million.
As of 1 April 2026, 50 legal entities with Hungarian participation were registered in Kazakhstan, of which 41 were operating (oil and gas company MOL, pharmaceutical company Gedeon Richter, etc.).
An important mechanism of bilateral cooperation is the Intergovernmental Commission on Economic Cooperation. The Co-Chairs of the Commission are: on the Kazakh side – Deputy Prime Minister - Minister of National Economy S.Zhumangarin; on the Hungarian side – to be determined.
The 8th meeting of the Business Council was held on 26 January 2023 in Budapest; the Co-Chairs are Deputy Chairman of the Kazenergy Association D.Sarsenov and Chief Executive Officer of L.A.C. Holding L.Horváth.
Cultural and Humanitarian Cooperation
Kazakhstan and Hungary are linked by longstanding historical ties and common roots. In the historical scholarship of the two countries, it is generally considered that the ancestors of modern Hungarians began their journey towards the Conquest of the Homeland from the territory of Central Asia. The ties between the two regions were further strengthened during the Middle Ages due to the nomadic Huns and Kipchaks. In this context, Kazakh and Hungarian scholars demonstrate mutual interest in studying their common historical roots. Joint archaeological research is being conducted into the history of the settlement of the Kipchaks in Hungary and the Magyars in Kazakhstan, as well as the history of Hungarian prisoners of war in Kazakhstan.
As part of efforts to strengthen cultural and humanitarian cooperation, since 2012 one of the streets in Astana has borne the name “Budapest”, while on 2-3 June 2014 the official opening of “Astana” Street and a bust of Abai Kunanbayev took place in Budapest’s Central Park.
Continuing the practice of deepening cooperation in the cultural sphere, on 2 November 2023, a street named after Sándor Petőfi, the renowned Hungarian poet, cultural figure and fighter for Independence, was opened in Astana.
On 8 November 2024, the “Dombra” sculpture dedicated to the Kazakh musical instrument was unveiled in the Hungarian city of Karcag.
Kazakh and Hungarian scholars demonstrate mutual interest in studying their common historical roots. Joint archaeological research is being conducted into the history of the settlement of the Kipchaks in Hungary and the Magyars in Kazakhstan.
Cooperation in the field of education is implemented within the framework of the Agreement between the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Ministry of Human Capacities of Hungary “On Cooperation in the Field of Education and Science” dated 19 November 2013. In November 2023, the Memorandum “On Understanding between the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade of Hungary on Cooperation within the Stipendium Hungaricum Programme for 2023-2026” was signed. Thus, every year 250 citizens of Kazakhstan receive grants to study at Hungarian higher education institutions under the Stipendium Hungaricum scholarship programme. In addition, cooperation agreements are in place between Óbuda University (Budapest) and E.A.Buketov Karaganda State University (Karaganda); the University of Debrecen (Debrecen) and the Kazakh National Women’s Teacher Training University (Almaty).
Today, artists, scholars and athletes from the two countries actively participate in various cultural and sporting events held in Kazakhstan and Hungary.
On 2-3 June 2014, “Astana” Street and a bust of Abai Kunanbayuly were opened in Budapest, and on 26 August 2021, as part of the 30th anniversary of the Independence of the Republic of Kazakhstan, a bust of the Kazakh poet and educator Abai Kunanbayuly was unveiled at the Lakitelek Folk High School.
On 26 January 2025, Dimash Qudaibergen participated in Budapest as a member of the jury of the 10th anniversary season of “Virtuosos”, a classical music project for children and young people. The unique competition for young talents, which introduces the world of classical music to a large television audience, offered viewers an unforgettable experience. The programme featured talented young musicians from Hungary, Austria, Slovenia, Serbia and Montenegro.
On 18 October 2025, a concert by the Kazakh ethno-folk ensemble “Turan” was held at the cultural centre of the city of Debrecen, organised with the support of the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the “Turan” ethno-folk ensemble of the Roza Baglanova Kazakhconcert State Academic Concert Organisation, and dedicated to the celebration of the 35th anniversary of the Republic Day of Kazakhstan.
On 18 April 2026, a concert by Dimash Qudaibergen was held in Budapest as part of the unique “Three Icons” show – the Kazakh singer performed on the same stage with the legendary Plácido Domingo.
On 22 April 2026, a cultural event was held in Budapest. Bagzhan Oktyabr, a Kazakh musician and author of the “Soul Therapy” concert programme, presented the audience with a high-level musical programme. The concert programme included both works from world-famous films and television series and Kazakh folk songs.
On 16 June 2026, the “Akzharma” folk ensemble and the “Zhorga” dance ensemble of the Murat Oskinbayev Mangystau Regional Philharmonic organised the concert “Kazakhstan - Voice of the Great Steppe” in Budapest, dedicated to the 800th anniversary of the legendary kui “Aksak Kulan” and presenting the rich musical and dance heritage of the Kazakh people to the Hungarian public.
Overall, cultural and humanitarian relations are developing actively. This is facilitated by the historical affinity of the two peoples and their aspiration to revive national culture and traditions.