Christodoulides’ Kazakhstan visit boosts bilateral economic cooperation

Astana, Kazakhstan. President Nikos Christodoulides’ official visit to Kazakhstan in early June gave fresh momentum to economic and business cooperation between the two countries, the presidency said.

The trip was the first official visit to Kazakhstan by a Cypriot president.

Economic cooperation prospects

The presidency said Cyprus and Kazakhstan recognised significant prospects for concrete and tangible results, highlighting opportunities for businesses in both markets.

It said Cyprus, as a member of the European Union and the eurozone with a stable business environment, could serve as a reliable gateway for Kazakhstan to the European market and the Eastern Mediterranean.

Kazakhstan, meanwhile, was described as an important economic and transport hub in Central Asia, offering opportunities for the Cypriot business community.

Priority sectors

The visit established a more stable and structured framework for cooperation, with prospects in shipping, transport, energy, technology, cybersecurity, health and tourism, according to the presidency.

Political relations

Beyond the visit’s historical significance, the presidency said it underlined Kazakhstan’s consistent support for the sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of the Republic of Cyprus, based on the United Nations Charter and relevant Security Council resolutions.

The presidency also referred to the awarding of Kazakhstan’s Order of Friendship to Christodoulides, describing it as the country’s highest state distinction and recognition of bilateral relations and the shared political will to deepen them.