The president of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, met with the British Foreign Secretary, James Cleverley, who is in Astana on an official visit. The meeting was reported by the Kazakh leader’s press service. The dialogue focused on expanding cooperation across several areas, including politics, trade, the economy, investment, and humanitarian initiatives, with an emphasis on practical steps that could benefit both nations.
Upon welcoming Cleverley, Tokayev expressed that the British minister’s visit would provide a strong boost to the ongoing partnership between Kazakhstan and the United Kingdom. The discussions underscored a shared interest in deepening ties and addressing mutual priorities through sustained dialogue, cooperation, and concrete projects.
During the engagement, Tokayev invited the United Kingdom’s Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, to visit Kazakhstan, signaling a continued push to elevate bilateral relations to new levels. This invitation was presented in the spirit of fostering deeper people-to-people connections, broader economic collaboration, and closer alignment on regional and global issues.
In response, Cleverley highlighted the positive trajectory of Astana–London contacts. He noted that Kazakhstan stands as the United Kingdom’s principal trading partner in the region and emphasized the UK’s appreciation for Kazakhstan’s ongoing political and tax reforms. The British official pointed to the importance of consistent dialogue and cooperative mechanisms to support investment flows, business partnerships, and bilateral security and governance initiatives, reflecting a mutual commitment to stability and prosperity.
Earlier in the year, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited Astana, meeting with President Tokayev and Kazakhstan’s Foreign Minister Mukhtar Tleuberdi to discuss shared regional interests and security concerns. This visit illustrated the growing engagement between Kazakhstan and major global powers, reinforcing the country’s position as a key hub for diplomacy and economic activity in Central Asia. The exchanges during these high-level visits are viewed as part of broader efforts to enhance international cooperation, expand trade networks, and bolster regional resilience in the face of evolving global challenges. [Source: Press service of the leader of Kazakhstan]