Astana, June 9, 2025 — The Europe Today: In a significant diplomatic development, the Foreign Ministers of Kazakhstan and Iran held comprehensive talks focused on strengthening bilateral relations, expanding economic cooperation, and addressing regional and international issues of mutual concern.
During the meeting, Kazakh Foreign Minister Murat Nurtleu highlighted the impressive growth in bilateral trade, stating, “In 2024, bilateral trade increased by 12.3% and exceeded $340 million. In the first quarter of 2025 alone, it rose by 82% to $129 million. Our goal is to raise this figure to $3 billion.”
The ministers underscored the importance of enhancing trade and economic partnerships and bringing mutual cooperation to a new strategic level. They emphasized closer coordination in developing the Caspian region, especially leveraging Caspian Sea ports as critical hubs for transport and logistics between the two nations.
Additionally, the ministers agreed to promote deeper ties between Kazakhstan’s border regions and Iranian provinces, exploring opportunities in infrastructure, trade, and people-to-people connections.
Both sides praised their ongoing collaboration at international platforms and reaffirmed their commitment to intensifying joint initiatives across key sectors.
The meeting concluded with the signing of a Cooperation Program and a Memorandum of Understanding on Diplomatic Archives, marking a step forward in institutionalizing their partnership.
It was earlier reported that Minister Murat Nurtleu also held talks with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, reinforcing the momentum of bilateral diplomacy at the highest levels.
