ASTANA, Kazakhstan, December 11. President
Kassym-Jomart Tokayev of Kazakhstan and President Masoud Pezeshkian
of Iran engaged in a limited meeting, during which they underscored
the importance of further strengthening the partnership between
their two neighboring nations, Trend reports via Akorda.
President Tokayev extended a warm welcome to his Iranian
counterpart during the latter's inaugural official visit to
Kazakhstan, emphasizing the deep-rooted historical and cultural
ties that bind the two nations. He highlighted Iran's role as a
close neighbor and a reliable partner, underscoring the absence of
unresolved issues in bilateral relations and the steady progress in
their development.
The President further noted the recent surge in trade and
economic cooperation, pointing out that mutual trade had risen by
40% in the first ten months of 2025 compared to the same period in
2024. He called for the continuation of this positive momentum and
the further expansion of trade volumes, attributing the progress to
constructive political dialogue, robust intergovernmental
cooperation, and strengthened interparliamentary relations.
In response, President Pezeshkian expressed his gratitude for
Kazakhstan’s warm hospitality and affirmed the ongoing advancement
of bilateral relations across political, economic, and
international spheres. He stressed Iran’s commitment to deepening
ties with Kazakhstan, citing their shared cultural and historical
heritage as a foundation for further collaboration.
The leaders reiterated their mutual commitment to expanding
cooperation in all areas of common interest, with a focus on
further strengthening the bilateral partnership.
