BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 23. Belgium’s King
Philippe is expected to pay a state visit to Kazakhstan later this
year, the press service of the President of Kazakhstan said.


President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev announced this
during a meeting with Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever in
Brussels.


The president stressed that he attaches exceptional importance
to the upcoming state visit of King Philippe to Kazakhstan, noting
that it will become the first such visit in the history of
bilateral relations.


Tokayev also invited De Wever to pay an official visit to
Kazakhstan at a convenient time. The invitation was accepted with
gratitude.


During the meeting, Tokayev and De Wever discussed the current
state and prospects of Kazakhstan–Belgium cooperation, with
particular focus on strengthening political dialogue and expanding
trade, economic, and investment ties.


Kazakh president described Belgium as one of Kazakhstan’s key
partners within the European Union and noted that the dynamics of
economic cooperation demonstrate strong potential for further
growth.







According to Tokayev, Belgium ranks among the top ten investors
in Kazakhstan’s economy, with total foreign direct investment
reaching $15 billion over the past twenty years. Bilateral trade
has also maintained stable growth momentum, exceeding $580 million
last year.


“More than 110 companies with Belgian capital are successfully
operating in Kazakhstan, reflecting our shared commitment to
strengthening mutually beneficial cooperation. Many well-known
Belgian companies are expanding their presence in our country,”
Tokayev said.


In turn, De Wever noted the high level of political dialogue
between the two countries and expressed Belgium’s interest in
further deepening bilateral relations and expanding the strategic
partnership.


The sides also reviewed opportunities for implementing joint
investment projects in transport and logistics, critical minerals,
petrochemicals, agriculture, industry, digital transformation,
artificial intelligence, and finance.


In addition, prospects for cooperation in science and education
were discussed, including expanding partnerships between
universities, research centers, and technology companies.