BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 25. Kazakhstan remains
Thailand’s largest trade partner in Central Asia, accounting for
over 70% of the total trade turnover with the region, President
Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said during a meeting with Thai Deputy Prime
Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sihasak Phuangketkeow in
Astana, the press service of the Kazakh president says.


Reviewing the progressive development of bilateral ties ahead of
the 35th anniversary of diplomatic relations next year, Tokayev
noted that trade and economic connections are expanding
dynamically, supported by a mutual visa-free regime and rising
tourism.


“Kazakhstan remains the largest trading partner of Thailand in
Central Asia, accounting for more than 70% of the total volume of
trade turnover with the region. Nevertheless, we believe that we
have a huge unrealized potential. Currently, 55 Thai companies are
registered in the Kazakh market. Kazakhstan welcomes the
strengthening of business ties and invites companies from Thailand
to explore the investment opportunities of our country,” Tokayev
said.


Thai Deputy Prime Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow reaffirmed
Bangkok's commitment to strengthening multi-dimensional
cooperation, noting that Kazakhstan plays an increasingly
significant role on the global stage as a middle power.







He stated that Thailand is ready to serve as a bridge to expand
cooperation with ASEAN nations and expressed interest in joint
initiatives across key economic sectors. The Deputy Prime Minister
specified that Thailand is interested in implementing joint
projects in promising areas such as tourism, including medical
tourism, hotel construction, the development of critical mineral
supply chains, and food security.


Phuangketkeow also noted that Thailand has supported several
international initiatives of Kazakhstan, including the
establishment of the UN ESCAP Asia-Pacific Digital Solutions Center
for Sustainable Development in Almaty and the creation of the
International Water Organization within the UN structure.


Following the high-level talks, during which Tokayev extended an
official invitation to the Prime Minister of Thailand to visit
Kazakhstan, both sides reaffirmed their mutual interest in
deepening diplomatic and economic engagement.