Kazakhstan and France Reaffirm Commitment to Further Strengthening Strategic Partnership

Paris, 8 September 2026 – Ambassador of Kazakhstan to France Gulsara Arystankulova held a meeting with Arnaud Guillois, the newly appointed Director for Continental Europe at the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs.

The sides noted the strong momentum in Kazakh-French relations and the dynamic development of the enhanced strategic partnership between the two countries. It was emphasized that mutual high-level visits and the trust-based dialogue between the Presidents of the two countries continue to provide sustained impetus to bilateral cooperation.

G.Arystankulova briefed her interlocutor on the key areas of Kazakhstan’s large-scale modernization, the ongoing constitutional reforms and the results of the Kurultai elections.

For his part, A.Guillois reaffirmed France’s interest in further developing comprehensive cooperation with Kazakhstan, France’s key strategic partner in the region. He particularly highlighted the leading role of the President of Kazakhstan in advancing the peacebuilding agenda, as well as Astana’s significant contribution to promoting international dialogue and cooperation.

On the economic track, the sides noted the potential for further cooperation in energy, water management, industry, digital technologies and tourism. The cumulative volume of French investment in Kazakhstan’s economy has exceeded USD 21 billion. Energy and transport security were also discussed, with particular emphasis on ensuring uninterrupted and secure supplies of Kazakh oil to international markets.

In the area of space cooperation, the sides welcomed the participation of a high-level Kazakh delegation in the first International Space Summit in Paris on 9-10 September.

The upcoming Days of Culture of Kazakhstan in France, to be held on 17-19 September 2026, were discussed as a separate topic. The programme will include screenings of Kazakh films, a Kazakh-French round table bringing together representatives of leading museums, libraries, cultural institutions and creative industries from both countries, as well as the “Stars of Kazakhstan” gala concert at the Théâtre Marigny in Paris.

On the multilateral track, the sides exchanged views on current issues on the international agenda and Kazakhstan’s initiatives aimed at strengthening multilateral cooperation, dialogue and international security. The Kazakh Ambassador congratulated the French side on France’s presidency of the United Nations Security Council.

At the conclusion of the meeting, the sides reaffirmed their mutual commitment to maintaining an active political dialogue and further strengthening the Kazakh-French strategic partnership across the full range of bilateral cooperation.