Kazakhstan, Georgia Sign Joint Statement Establishing Strategic Partnership

Kazakhstan and Georgia have elevated their relationship to a strategic partnership, signing a joint statement that signals a commitment to deeper bilateral cooperation. The agreement, reached during talks between Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze, focuses on expanding collaboration across political, economic, transport, and humanitarian areas.

President Tokayev emphasized Kazakhstan's high regard for its long-standing friendship with Georgia, describing the South Caucasus nation as a reliable partner. He stated that the newly signed partnership will propel Kazakh-Georgian relations to a "qualitatively new level." Trade and investment remain central to their ties, with Kazakhstan having invested over $500 million in Georgia, positioning itself as one of the country's largest investors. Kazakhstan also reaffirmed its intention to increase oil shipments via the Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan pipeline.

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The joint statement on the establishment of a strategic partnership signed today will elevate Kazakh-Georgian relations to a qualitatively new level

The leaders specifically focused on strengthening transport and digitalization. Both countries are key participants in the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (TITR), also known as the Middle Corridor. They agreed to bolster transport and logistics infrastructure, boost container traffic, harmonize tariff policies, and accelerate digitalization efforts. Transit volumes along the TITR have surged significantly in recent years, and both nations are exploring further infrastructure development, including potential expansion in Georgian ports.

Discussions also touched upon digital transformation and artificial intelligence, with Kazakhstan inviting Georgian startups and tech companies to participate in its innovation initiatives. The exchange of expertise in areas like e-government and online public services was also agreed upon, highlighting a shared vision for modernizing services and fostering technological advancement.

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the strategic partnership would create new opportunities for cooperation between the two governments and peoples