{"id":1935429,"date":"2026-05-14T20:21:58","date_gmt":"2026-05-14T17:21:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1935429"},"modified":"2026-05-14T20:21:58","modified_gmt":"2026-05-14T17:21:58","slug":"erdogan-visits-astana-as-turkey-and-central-asia-deepen-ties-amid-shifting-regional-order","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1935429","title":{"rendered":"Erdo\u011fan visits Astana as Turkey and Central Asia deepen ties amid shifting regional order"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/images.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/09\/75\/88\/16\/1200x675_cmsv2_c3ff86e4-ece2-526c-a80c-0b2e859ddf27-9758816.jpg&#8221;]<\/p>\n<article id=\"abe-2893705-pos1-c-latest-stories\" class=\"the-media-object m-modeMobile-1 m-modeDesktop-1 m-modeXL-1\" data-nid=\"2893705\" data-cid=\"9758667\" data-part-label=\"Partner content\">\n<figure id=\"abe-2893705-label-pos1-c-latest-stories\" class=\"the-media-object__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"the-media-object__image\" src=\"https:\/\/images.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/09\/75\/85\/82\/189x106_cmsv2_a87d7093-b5b5-5cdb-9275-7c93f550acfe-9758582.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"FILE: Rafa Nadal during his Australian Open tennis quarterfinal match in Melbourne, Australia, January 25, 2022.\" height=\"9\" width=\"16\"><\/figure>\n<div class=\"the-media-object__content\">\n                    Culture news<\/p>\n<div class=\"the-media-object__title  \">\n<p>    Game Rafa Nadal! 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class=\"c-ad__placeholder__logo\" src=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/website\/images\/logos\/logo-euronews-stacked-outlined-72x72-grey-9.svg\" width=\"72\" height=\"72\" alt loading=\"lazy\"><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-ad u-show-for-desktop\">\n<div class=\"c-ad__placeholder\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"c-ad__placeholder__logo\" src=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/website\/images\/logos\/logo-euronews-stacked-outlined-72x72-grey-9.svg\" width=\"72\" height=\"72\" alt loading=\"lazy\"><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Kazakhstan has pursued what it describes as a multi-vector foreign policy, balancing relations with Russia, China, the West and Turkey simultaneously.<\/p>\n<p>Tokayev set the tone of the talks, describing Turkey as a &#8220;golden bridge&#8221; connecting Europe and Asia. <\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Thanks to your balanced and far-sighted policy, Ankara&#8217;s influence on the global stage continues to grow steadily,&#8221; he said. <\/p>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-image widget--size-fullwidth widget--animation-fade-in widget--align-center\" data-ratio=\"0.60546875\">\n<div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n<div class=\"widget__contents\">\n<figure class=\"widget__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"widgetImage__image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/09\/75\/88\/16\/808x490_cmsv2_d495c656-b9dc-5da9-8c5c-b6b86ce3d98e-9758816.jpg\" alt=\"Aqorda Press Service\"><figcaption class=\"widget__caption\"><span class=\"widget__captionWrap\"><span class=\"widget__captionText\">Aqorda Press Service<\/span><span class=\"widget__captionCredit\">Aqorda Press Service<\/span><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Turkey, with its strong economy and respected diplomacy, is recognised as a &#8216;golden bridge&#8217; connecting Europe and Asia, as well as the entire Turkic world,&#8221; Tokayev added.<\/p>\n<p>Erdo\u011fan was also awarded the newly established Order of Qoja Ahmet Yasawi \u2014 named after a 12th-century Turkic Sufi mystic and poet \u2014 becoming its first recipient.<\/p>\n<p>Tokayev described the honour as carrying &#8220;deep symbolic significance&#8221;. Erdo\u011fan accepted it as a gesture of respect toward the Turkish people and a symbol of brotherhood between the two nations.<\/p>\n<p>The two presidents co-chaired the 6th meeting of the High-Level Strategic Cooperation Council alongside a bilateral business forum. Erdo\u011fan stressed the importance of reaching the \u20ac13 billion trade target \u2014 nearly three times current bilateral trade levels. <\/p>\n<p>&#8220;To achieve this target, we consider it important to ensure the implementation of the 67-point Action Plan adopted during the 14th session of the Intergovernmental Commission on Economic Cooperation in Astana on 15 April,&#8221; he said.<\/p>\n<p>Bilateral trade rose nearly 9% to more than \u20ac4.5 billion. There are around 4,000 Turkish companies operating in Kazakhstan, with Ankara among the country&#8217;s top five trading partners. <\/p>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-image widget--size-fullwidth widget--animation-fade-in widget--align-center\" data-ratio=\"0.66640625\">\n<div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n<div class=\"widget__contents\">\n<figure class=\"widget__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"widgetImage__image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/09\/75\/88\/16\/808x539_cmsv2_a02f9dc1-00ba-5ef1-83ef-3f61e29f9b92-9758816.jpg\" alt=\"Aqorda Press Service \"><figcaption class=\"widget__caption\"><span class=\"widget__captionWrap\"><span class=\"widget__captionText\">Aqorda Press Service <\/span><span class=\"widget__captionCredit\">Aqorda Press Service <\/span><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Ankara&#8217;s investment in Kazakhstan stands at over \u20ac5 billion, while Kazakh investment in Turkey exceeds \u20ac2 billion. <\/p>\n<p>Kazakh Deputy Prime Minister Serik Zhumangarin said 100 investment projects worth nearly \u20ac3.5 billion had been completed, with another 50 worth a similar sum under way. Kazakhstan aims to increase its exports to Turkey to nearly \u20ac573 million.<\/p>\n<p>Tokayev expressed confidence in further growth. &#8220;The partnership between the financial centres and digital trading platforms of both countries will promote deeper trade and economic relations,&#8221; he said. <\/p>\n<p>Agricultural trade grew 25% last year to almost \u20ac327 million, with Turkish companies investing in wheat processing and greenhouse complexes. Kazakhstan has proposed a 2026\u20132028 roadmap for agricultural cooperation.<\/p>\n<p>On transport, Tokayev reaffirmed plans to expand the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route, which connects China to Europe via Kazakhstan, the Caspian Sea, Azerbaijan, Georgia and Turkey. <\/p>\n<p>Rail cargo between the two countries rose 35% this year, and road transport by 5%, according to Tokayev. <\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We agreed to enhance the potential of the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route through the implementation of a number of projects,&#8221; he said, calling on Turkish investors to increase participation via Aktau and Kuryk ports. <\/p>\n<p>Kazakhstan also expressed support for TAV Airports Holding to build an international airport in Almaty, while Erdo\u011fan welcomed the proposal.<\/p>\n<p>In the energy sector, Kazakhstan welcomed plans by Turkey Petrolleri Anonim Ortakl\u0131\u011f\u0131 to enter the Kazakh market. Tokayev invited Turkish companies to participate in mining projects, citing their expertise in metals, processing and lithium production.<\/p>\n<p>The declaration was accompanied by a series of bilateral agreements covering legal assistance, cultural centres, investment protection, oil and gas cooperation, UAV production, education, broadcasting and financial centre collaboration. <\/p>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-image widget--size-fullwidth widget--animation-fade-in widget--align-center\" data-ratio=\"0.62421875\">\n<div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n<div class=\"widget__contents\">\n<figure class=\"widget__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"widgetImage__image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/09\/75\/88\/16\/808x505_cmsv2_6709c532-fd82-5cd9-a3f3-476a10fa952a-9758816.jpg\" alt=\"Aqorda Press Service\"><figcaption class=\"widget__caption\"><span class=\"widget__captionWrap\"><span class=\"widget__captionText\">Aqorda Press Service<\/span><span class=\"widget__captionCredit\">Aqorda Press Service<\/span><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>On the digital side, Kaspi.kz is expected to support Turkish e-commerce platform Hepsiburada, while Freedom Holding Corp is expanding digital and brokerage services in Turkey.<\/p>\n<p>The visit comes ahead of an informal summit of leaders of the Organisation of Turkic States on 15 May in Turkistan, under the theme &#8220;Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development.&#8221; <\/p>\n<p>The OTS, founded in 2009, groups Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkey and Uzbekistan, with Hungary and Turkmenistan as observers. <\/p>\n<p>Turkey informally leads the organisation, while Kazakhstan provides the largest economy after Turkey. Russia and China are not members.<\/p>\n<p>The visit comes as Russia&#8217;s war in Ukraine has disrupted traditional overland trade routes between Europe and Asia, accelerating Central Asian states&#8217; efforts to diversify partnerships and reduce economic dependence on Moscow. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>                                  Go to accessibility shortcuts<\/p>\n<div class=\"c-article-partage-commentaire u-align-items-center u-display-flex\"><span class=\"c-article-partage-commentaire__links u-align-items-center u-display-flex u-justify-content-center js-c-article-partage-commentaire-share\"><span>Share<\/span><\/span><span>Comments<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"adb-article-you-might-also-like\" class=\"perf-cv-auto c-article-you-might-also-like\">\n<h2 class=\"c-article-you-might-also-like__title\">\n        Read more<br \/>\n      <\/h2>\n<div class=\"c-article-you-might-also-like__item\">\n<h3>\n<p>                   Disinformation is a worldwide issue. 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stage continues to grow steadily,&#8221; he said.Turkey, with its strong economy and respected diplomacy, is recognised as a &#8216;golden bridge&#8217; connecting Europe and Asia, as well as the entire Turkic world,&#8221; Tokayev added.Erdo\u011fan was also awarded the newly established Order of Qoja Ahmet Yasawi \u2014 named after a 12th-century Turkic Sufi mystic and poet \u2014 becoming its first recipient.Tokayev described the honour as carrying &#8220;deep symbolic significance&#8221;. Erdo\u011fan accepted it as a gesture of respect toward the Turkish people and a symbol of brotherhood between the two nations.The two presidents co-chaired the 6th meeting of the High-Level Strategic Cooperation Council alongside a bilateral business forum. Erdo\u011fan stressed the importance of reaching the \u20ac13 billion trade target \u2014 nearly three times current bilateral trade levels.&#8221;To achieve this target, we consider it important to ensure the implementation of the 67-point Action Plan adopted during the 14th session of the Intergovernmental Commission on Economic Cooperation in Astana on 15 April,&#8221; he said.Bilateral trade rose nearly 9% to more than \u20ac4.5 billion. There are around 4,000 Turkish companies operating in Kazakhstan, with Ankara among the country&#8217;s top five trading partners.Ankara&#8217;s investment in Kazakhstan stands at over \u20ac5 billion, while Kazakh investment in Turkey exceeds \u20ac2 billion.Kazakh Deputy Prime Minister Serik Zhumangarin said 100 investment projects worth nearly \u20ac3.5 billion had been completed, with another 50 worth a similar sum under way. Kazakhstan aims to increase its exports to Turkey to nearly \u20ac573 million.Tokayev expressed confidence in further growth. &#8220;The partnership between the financial centres and digital trading platforms of both countries will promote deeper trade and economic relations,&#8221; he said.Agricultural trade grew 25% last year to almost \u20ac327 million, with Turkish companies investing in wheat processing and greenhouse complexes. Kazakhstan has proposed a 2026\u20132028 roadmap for agricultural cooperation.On transport, Tokayev reaffirmed plans to expand the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route, which connects China to Europe via Kazakhstan, the Caspian Sea, Azerbaijan, Georgia and Turkey.Rail cargo between the two countries rose 35% this year, and road transport by 5%, according to Tokayev.&#8221;We agreed to enhance the potential of the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route through the implementation of a number of projects,&#8221; he said, calling on Turkish investors to increase participation via Aktau and Kuryk ports.Kazakhstan also expressed support for TAV Airports Holding to build an international airport in Almaty, while Erdo\u011fan welcomed the proposal.In the energy sector, Kazakhstan welcomed plans by Turkey Petrolleri Anonim Ortakl\u0131\u011f\u0131 to enter the Kazakh market. Tokayev invited Turkish companies to participate in mining projects, citing their expertise in metals, processing and lithium production.The declaration was accompanied by a series of bilateral agreements covering legal assistance, cultural centres, investment protection, oil and gas cooperation, UAV production, education, broadcasting and financial centre collaboration.On the digital side, Kaspi.kz is expected to support Turkish e-commerce platform Hepsiburada, while Freedom Holding Corp is expanding digital and brokerage services in Turkey.The visit comes ahead of an informal summit of leaders of the Organisation of Turkic States on 15 May in Turkistan, under the theme &#8220;Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development.&#8221;The OTS, founded in 2009, groups Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkey and Uzbekistan, with Hungary and Turkmenistan as observers.Turkey informally leads the organisation, while Kazakhstan provides the largest economy after Turkey. 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