Seoul, 22 July 2026 – Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Republic of Korea Asset Issenali presented his credentials to President of the Republic of Korea Lee Jae Myung.

During the solemn ceremony, Ambassador Issenali conveyed warm greetings and best wishes to President Lee Jae Myung on behalf of President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.

The sides noted the high level of the Kazakhstan-Korea enhanced strategic partnership, founded on friendship and mutual support.

They reaffirmed their mutual interest in further strengthening political dialogue, expanding trade, economic and investment cooperation, and developing cultural and humanitarian ties.

Particular attention was given to the upcoming visit of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to the Republic of Korea and his participation in the first Central Asia-Republic of Korea Summit, which will be held in Seoul this September.

Ambassador Issenali emphasized that the forthcoming high-level talks would give new impetus to mutually beneficial cooperation between Astana and Seoul.

President Lee Jae Myung congratulated the Ambassador of Kazakhstan on the official commencement of his diplomatic mission, wished him every success and expressed his readiness to support the further strengthening of friendly relations and the enhanced strategic partnership between the two countries.

Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-seoul/press/news/details/1261851?lang=ru