ASTANA, Kazakhstan, December 11. President of
Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev arrived in Ashgabat to participate
in the high-level forum dedicated to the International Year of
Peace and Trust, Trend reports via Akorda.


Tokayev was welcomed at the airport by Chairman of the Halk
Maslakhaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, with whom he
held a conversation focused on bilateral cooperation. The Kazakh
president emphasized that the outcomes of Turkmen President Serdar
Berdimuhamedov’s state visit to Kazakhstan in late November now
require concrete economic follow-through.


“We achieved significant agreements during the recent state
visit. Now it is necessary to ensure their practical
implementation, especially in the economic sphere, including trade,
transport, and energy cooperation,” Tokayev emphasized.


He also noted the broader context of regional economic
stability, adding: “The agenda offered to us is highly relevant in
today’s turbulent world. Tomorrow’s forum will make another
positive contribution and strengthen the atmosphere of friendship
and cooperation in Central Asia.”


Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov highlighted the growing economic ties
between the two countries and underscored Turkmenistan’s commitment
to expanding cooperation.







“Speaking of bilateral relations, it is impossible not to
mention the recent state visit of the President of Turkmenistan to
Kazakhstan, which was held at a high level. We discussed prospects
for our cooperation in the economic, cultural, and humanitarian
spheres,” he said.


Earlier, on November 25, President of Turkmenistan Serdar
Berdimuhamedov had an official visit to Kazakhstan. During the
visit Presidents of Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan came together to
sign a Joint Statement focused on boosting their bilateral
relations. Among the key agreements was a Joint Action Plan for
Transport Cooperation between the two countries for 2026-2027.


Moreover, the officials from both countries signed agreements
that span a broad spectrum of sectors, touching on cultural
exchanges, migration, and healthcare. Notably, the sides agreed on
enhanced pension system cooperation and signed a memorandum to
advance veterinary services and agricultural research.


Kazakhstan’s National Academy of Sciences and Turkmenistan’s
Academy of Sciences also agreed to increase research collaboration,
while media cooperation between the two nations was formalized
through a memorandum between Kazakhstan’s Presidential Television
and Radio Complex and Turkmenistan’s State Committee for
Television, Radio, and Cinematography.