President Masoud Pezeshkian has emphasized that the outcomes of the visit to Kazakhstan will be an important step toward strengthening bilateral cooperation, adding that the existing political will in both Tehran and Astana can elevate the volume of trade and investment between the two countries to a deserving level.
In a joint press conference with his Kazakh counterpart, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, on Thursday, Pezeshkian expressed his gratitude for the official invitation, warm welcome, and gracious hospitality extended by the Kazakh government and people.
He highlighted the deep cultural, historical, and religious ties between the two countries, adding, “The Islamic Republic of Iran and the Republic of Kazakhstan are two Muslim nations within a shared civilizational sphere.
Figures like Al-Farabi, a well-deserved sage from East to West, with his enduring legacy and thought, serve as a strong link connecting the cultures and civilizations of our two countries and inspire today’s cooperation.”
Pezeshkian emphasized that Iran places special importance on the Central Asian region within the framework of its neighborhood policy, noting that Kazakhstan is “an important partner for Iran in the region and an effective neighbor in the Caspian Sea region.”
“In constructive and detailed talks with the President of Kazakhstan, we discussed a wide range of bilateral, regional, and international topics, and there is a strong mutual willingness to elevate the level of relations in all fields,” the president added.
Regarding the main topics of the negotiations, Pezeshkian announced that they reviewed ways to enhance relations between the two countries in agriculture, industry, mining, transportation, transit, science, culture, judiciary, and new technologies.
Several very good cooperation documents were signed in these areas, which chart a bright future for Tehran-Astana relations, he added.
The president noted, “Both sides emphasized the need to activate existing potential, remove obstacles to economic cooperation, and strengthen the role of the Joint Economic Cooperation Commission. Furthermore, we held productive discussions on completing the east-west and north-south corridors and enhancing our countries’ positions in the regional transit network.”
Pointing out the shared views of Iran and Kazakhstan on many regional and international issues, Pezeshkian said, “The two countries agree on condemning the use of force, respecting the sovereignty and territorial integrity of nations, strengthening the role of the United Nations, the need for resolving disputes through dialogue and peaceful means, and the inalienable right of countries to the peaceful use of nuclear energy.”
Stressing the importance of the private sector, the president highlighted that, given the interest from economic actors in both countries, discussions focused on the necessity of removing obstacles and facilitating their activities to increase trade volume between the two countries.
Pezeshkian further emphasized, “In the realm of culture and people-to-people connections, considering the depth of historical and cultural ties between Iran and Kazakhstan, both sides agreed to activate and strengthen cultural, academic, and tourism programs more than ever before.”
The Islamic Republic and Kazakhstan have signed 14 cooperation documents and memoranda of understanding (MoUs) in a bid to elevate bilateral relations.
The signings took place during the official visit of President Masoud Pezeshkian to Kazakhstan on Thursday, in the presence of him and President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev of Kazakhstan.
The documents cover the fields of transportation, transit, and logistics, cultural exchanges, legal assistance, healthcare, and medical cooperation, as well as diplomatic and media interactions.
Following the signing ceremony, officials from the two nations exchanged eight of the finalized documents, marking a concrete step towards implementation.
Both sides also signed a joint declaration between the two countries.
Iran, Kazakhstan sign 7 bilateral cooperation documents, MoUs
Senior officials of Iran and Kazakhstan signed and exchanged seven bilateral cooperation documents during President Masoud Pezeshkian’s visit to Astana, aiming to expand ties across various key sectors.
During the President Masoud Pezeshkian’s visit to Kazakhstan, senior officials from the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Republic of Kazakhstan signed and exchanged seven bilateral cooperation documents and MoUs in the presence of the two presidents.
These agreements cover various fields, including transportation, transit and logistics, cultural exchanges, legal cooperation, healthcare, diplomatic interactions, and media collaboration.
In addition, the President of Iran and the President of Kazakhstan signed a joint statement between the two countries.
President of Kazakhstan officially welcomes Pezeshkian
The President of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Kemeluly Tokayev, has officially welcomed his Iranian counterpart, Masoud Pezeshkian, at a ceremony held at the Presidential Palace in Astana.
During the official welcoming ceremony hosted by President Tokayev for Pezeshkian, the national anthems of both countries were played. After this, the two leaders introduced the members of their respective high-level delegations.
Following the ceremony, a bilateral meeting between the two presidents commenced. This will be followed by a joint meeting of the high-ranking delegations from both countries.
During his stay, Pezeshkian will also visit Kazakhstan’s medical university, deliver a speech, and take part in a joint business forum involving traders and entrepreneurs from both sides.
The president will leave Kazakhstan for Turkmenistan on the second leg of his trip to Central Asia.
Pezeshkian has been invited by Turkmenistan’s President, Serdar Berdimuhamedov, to attend the World Peace and Trust Forum in Ashgabat.
Pezeshkian urges enhanced regional ties amid West’s hostility
In a meeting with his Kazakh counterpart in Astana, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stressed the need for expanding regional relations and cooperation amid the West’s hostile moves.
In a bilateral meeting with Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, President Masoud Pezeshkian highlighted the significant growth in Iran–Kazakhstan trade, noting a 40 percent increase over the past period. He emphasized, however, that the two countries possess “much greater capacity” for expanding economic cooperation.
Pezeshkian stated that the trade roadmap designed to boost bilateral commerce to three billion dollars has been completed and is ready for implementation. He expressed hope that both sides will more fully utilize the potential of their private sectors.
Thanking President Tokayev for his hospitality, Pezeshkian pointed to the deep cultural ties between Iran and Kazakhstan, rooted in centuries of interaction along the historic Silk Road. He stressed that these shared historical bonds have laid the foundation for expanded and strengthened relations.
The Iranian president noted that Iran has maintained friendly relations with Kazakhstan since its independence, adding that relations with neighboring states hold special significance for the Islamic Republic of Iran. He recalled that theLeader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has consistently emphasized strengthening fraternal ties with neighboring and especially Muslim countries.
Pezeshkian underlined the close alignment between Tehran and Astana on numerous regional and global issues, saying both countries have achieved substantial progress through cooperation across political, economic, and cultural fields.
He also highlighted active Iranian–Kazakh cooperation within international and multilateral organizations, including the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, the Eurasian Economic Union, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, and the Caspian Sea framework. He called for deepening joint efforts to reinforce these partnerships.
Addressing the broader regional and international environment, Pezeshkian said the region is facing complex circumstances marked by unilateralism from the United States and some Western powers, which he argued target the identity and independence of sovereign nations. Under these conditions, he said, Iran and Kazakhstan must advance their bilateral relations with greater determination.
The Iranian president reiterated that while trade has risen substantially, both countries must prioritize resolving banking and financial connectivity issues to facilitate further expansion. He stressed that full implementation of the Free Trade Agreement between Iran and the Eurasian Economic Union will significantly boost Iran–Kazakhstan economic links and urged all relevant agencies to ensure its complete execution.
