Trump's special envoy meets Tokayev in Astana, affirming 'friend in the White House'

Astana – Kazakhstan's President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev hosted U.S. Special Envoy Sergio Gor, emphasizing the strong and expanding strategic partnership between their nations. Tokayev highlighted the "high level" of cooperation and expressed his commitment to deepening ties, noting the U.S. envoy's participation in the C5+1 dialogue on critical minerals as a sign of America's focus on Central Asia. He conveyed greetings to President Donald Trump and expressed anticipation for a meeting later in the year, also mentioning an invitation to the G20 summit in Miami.

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We highly value the opportunity to discuss a wide range of pressing issues and especially welcome your participation in the C5+1 dialogue on critical minerals. This underscores the strategic importance that the United States attaches to cooperation with Kazakhstan and the whole of Central Asia.

Sergio Gor, in turn, conveyed President Trump's regards, assuring Tokayev, "You have a friend in the White House." He pointed to significant growth in bilateral contacts, citing over $20 billion in agreements and deals concluded in the past year alone. Gor expressed pleasure at Kazakhstan's participation in the upcoming G20 summit.

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I can assure you that you have a friend in the White House. President Trump highly appreciates your work. We strive to find mutually beneficial solutions in the interests of our countries.

The leaders engaged in discussions on practical aspects of joint trade, economic, and investment projects. Key areas of focus included critical minerals, transport and logistics, and digitalization. The meeting also touched upon Kazakhstan's role in strengthening international stability and promoting humanitarian initiatives, with both sides confirming mutual interest in advancing multifaceted cooperation.

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Kazakhstan is firmly committed to further deepening its expanded strategic partnership with the United States of America.