Tokayev invited the Prime Minister of Thailand to visit Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan's President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev welcomed Thailand's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sihasak Phuangketkeow, emphasizing the importance of the visit for boosting bilateral relations. Tokayev highlighted Thailand's position as a leading Southeast Asian economy and a key player in the Global South. He expressed Kazakhstan's keen interest in enhancing cooperation, noting the upcoming 35th anniversary of diplomatic ties.

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Your country is one of the leading economies in Southeast Asia, an important representative of the Global South, and a respected member of the international community. Kazakhstan is interested in deepening mutual cooperation.

The leaders observed that bilateral trade and economic relations are developing dynamically, supported by a visa-free regime, increased tourism, and expanded business contacts. Kazakhstan currently stands as Thailand's largest trading partner in Central Asia, accounting for over 70 percent of the region's trade volume. President Tokayev encouraged Thai companies to explore investment opportunities in Kazakhstan, noting that 55 Thai firms are already registered in the market.

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Kazakhstan remains Thailand's largest trading partner in Central Asia, accounting for over 70 percent of the total trade volume with the region. Nevertheless, we believe there is vast untapped potential.

Deputy Prime Minister Phuangketkeow reciprocated the sentiment, affirming Thailand's commitment to strengthening multifaceted cooperation. He praised Kazakhstan's economic achievements and its growing global role, positioning the country as a vital partner in Central Asia. Thailand offered to act as a bridge for cooperation with ASEAN nations, proposing joint projects in areas such as medical tourism, hotel construction, critical mineral supply chains, and food security.

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We sincerely admire your country's economic achievements. Today, as a middle power, Kazakhstan plays an increasingly significant role on the global stage and is a key partner for Thailand in Central Asia.

Furthermore, Thailand has backed several of Kazakhstan's international initiatives, including the UN ESCAP Asia-Pacific Digital Solutions Centre in Almaty and the creation of a UN International Organization for Water. President Tokayev acknowledged this productive cooperation within international frameworks, particularly Thailand's contribution to the Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia (CICA). The meeting concluded with an invitation for Thailand's Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul to visit Kazakhstan.

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Our country is ready to serve as a bridge for developing cooperation with ASEAN nations. In this context, we propose building effective and mutually beneficial collaboration.