Tokyo, March 17, 2025 – Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Murat Nurtleu has arrived in Japan for an official visit.
As part of the trip, the Kazakh Foreign Minister met with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba. The two sides discussed the current state and future development of the Kazakh-Japanese extended strategic partnership in trade, economic, and cultural-humanitarian areas, as well as cooperation within international organizations.
Minister Nurtleu conveyed to the Prime Minister the words of greetings and best wishes from the President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. He reaffirmed Astana’s strong commitment to further deepening bilateral ties.
“Japan is one of Kazakhstan’s key partners in the Asia-Pacific region. We are committed to expanding trade, economic, and investment collaboration with Tokyo,” said the Kazakh Foreign Minister.
In response, Prime Minister Ishiba emphasized Japan’s firm intention to enhance comprehensive cooperation with Kazakhstan.
Particular attention was given to advancing cooperation within the "Central Asia + Japan" Dialogue and the preparation for the first summit. The parties also underscored the importance of maintaining regular high-level engagements.
At the conclusion of the meeting, the interlocutors expressed their mutual desire to give a new impetus to bilateral cooperation.

Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/958829