BAKU, Azerbaijan, October 26. Trade turnover
between Kazakhstan and Tajikistan exceeded $1 billion in the period
from January through August 2026, increasing by 34% year-on-year,
Kazakh Ambassador to Tajikistan Valikhan Turekhanov said.
According to the Embassy of Kazakhstan in Tajikistan, he made
the remarks during an official reception in Dushanbe marking
Kazakhstan's national holiday, Republic Day.
In his welcoming address, Turekhanov highlighted the historical
significance of Republic Day, saying it symbolizes the
centuries-old traditions of Kazakh statehood, the people's
aspiration for independence, and national unity.
The ambassador also outlined Kazakhstan's achievements since
independence, including sustained socioeconomic development, a
stronger international standing, and large-scale reforms aimed at
further modernizing the country.
He emphasized Kazakhstan's active foreign policy, which is based
on mutual respect, constructive dialogue, and international
cooperation. He also highlighted the country's role in promoting
regional stability, advancing nuclear disarmament initiatives,
developing transport and logistics corridors, and strengthening
connectivity across Eurasia.
Turekhanov noted that Central Asia remains a foreign policy
priority for Kazakhstan, with particular importance attached to
further developing friendly relations, good-neighborliness, and
strategic partnership with Tajikistan.
He said that, thanks to the political will and continued
attention of Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Tajik
President Emomali Rahmon, bilateral cooperation had reached a new
level and continued to develop through concrete practical
initiatives.
The ambassador also noted that Kazakhstan remains one of the
significant investors in Tajikistan's economy.
