President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has been steadfast in developing comprehensive cooperation among Central Asian nations. His approach has enhanced ties with neighboring countries across various sectors, including politics, trade, economy, investment, transportation, water resources, energy, and humanitarian efforts. The Kazakh leader has consistently expressed confidence that the region is capable of addressing its challenges independently.
In his lecture at the Yusof Ishak Institute in Singapore this May, he highlighted the abundant opportunities within Central Asia, citing the region’s human capital, natural resources, and transit potential as a solid foundation for growth. At the same time, Central Asia’s five states—Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan—through joint efforts, have significantly strengthened the “CA+” format of cooperation with extra-regional partners.
Astana is set to host the Sixth Consultative Meeting of the Heads of State of Central Asia this August. This pivotal summit is expected to unveil the Regional Cooperation Development Strategy Central Asia-2040 and finalize the Treaty of Friendship, Good Neighborliness, and Cooperation for Development in the 21st Century. Achieving these objectives will bolster regional unity and integration. President Tokayev remains committed to fostering the integration of the Turkic world and promoting beneficial interactions between Central Asia and the South Caucasus, notably by facilitating peaceful dialogues between Azerbaijan and Armenia.