BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 30. Prime Minister of
Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov and Prime Minister of Georgia Irakli
Kobakhidze have discussed the expansion of bilateral trade and
economic cooperation during talks held in Astana, the Kazakh
government reports.


The discussions focused on cooperation in trade, investment,
transport and logistics, energy, and digitalization, with
particular attention given to implementing agreements reached a day
earlier during negotiations between President of Kazakhstan
Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Georgian Prime Minister Irakli
Kobakhidze.


Bektenov said the official visit reflects the dynamic
development of Kazakhstan–Georgia relations and highlights the high
level of political dialogue, mutual trust, and strong partnership
between the two countries.


“Yesterday, you held substantive talks with President
Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. Kazakhstan views Georgia as a reliable
friend and an important strategic partner in the South Caucasus and
Black Sea region. The Government of Kazakhstan is ready to further
deepen dialogue and practical cooperation with the Government of
Georgia,” Bektenov said.


For his part, Kobakhidze described Kazakhstan as one of
Georgia’s key partners and pointed to significant opportunities for
further expanding bilateral engagement.


“Our countries are historically connected by friendly relations,
which serve as a solid foundation for strengthening political and
economic ties. Kazakhstan is a very important partner for Georgia,
and our relations carry special significance for us. We welcome the
establishment of strategic partnership between our countries and
look forward to broadening bilateral cooperation across all areas,”
Kobakhidze said.







The sides also reviewed measures to advance joint projects in
priority sectors of the economy. Particular emphasis in discussions
on technological cooperation was placed on artificial intelligence
initiatives.


Following the talks, the governments of Kazakhstan and Georgia
reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening strategic partnership
and expanding practical cooperation across promising areas.


A day earlier, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Prime
Minister Irakli Kobakhidze adopted a Joint Statement on
establishing a strategic partnership between the Republic of
Kazakhstan and Georgia.


Bilateral trade turnover between Kazakhstan and Georgia reached
$184.5 million in 2025. In January–April 2026, mutual trade totaled
$53 million. More than 600 companies with Georgian participation
currently operate in Kazakhstan, while 14 organizations are
registered at the Astana International Financial Centre.