Türkiye and Kazakhstan FMs sign new cooperation plan in Ankara

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and Kazakh Foreign Minister Yermek Kosherbayev have co-chaired the eighth meeting of the Türkiye-Kazakhstan Joint Strategic Planning Group in Ankara. The high-level diplomatic session concluded with the signing of a new "Cooperation Plan for 2026-2027" between the foreign ministries of the two nations, outlining the future trajectory of their strategic partnership.

Institutional Framework of the Bilateral Relationship

Türkiye-Kazakhstan relations are managed through a robust network of institutional mechanisms, including the High-Level Strategic Cooperation Council (HLSCC), the Joint Economic Commission, and regular political consultations. The most recent HLSCC meeting was held in July 2025, co-chaired by Presidents Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, underscoring the political commitment at the highest levels to deepen ties.

Economic and Energy Partnership

Kazakhstan stands as Türkiye's foremost trade partner in Central Asia, with bilateral trade reaching $8.95 billion in the first eleven months of 2025. More than 3,000 Turkish companies operate across various sectors in Kazakhstan, with cumulative Turkish investments in non-energy sectors totaling approximately $5.8 billion. In the energy sphere, Kazakhstan is Türkiye's third-largest oil supplier after Russia and Iraq, with cooperation extending to natural gas, renewables, and energy logistics.

Strategic Importance for Türkiye's Foreign Policy

The reinforced partnership with Kazakhstan is a key pillar of Türkiye's foreign policy in the Turkic world and Central Asia. It enhances Türkiye's economic connectivity, energy security, and geopolitical influence. For Ankara, such structured, multi-dimensional cooperation with a regional leader like Kazakhstan is essential for fostering stability, promoting mutual development, and strengthening the collective voice of Turkic states on the global stage.