On 25 October 2025, Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Turkmenistan, Nurlan Nogayev, hosted a reception in Ashgabat to mark his country’s national holiday—Republic Day.
Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan Hojamurad Geldymuradov, who oversees the financial and economic sector, attended as the chief guest, representing the Turkmenistan government.
Welcoming the guests, Ambassador Nogayev highlighted Kazakhstan’s achievements, its contributions to global security and sustainable development, and the strengthening ties with Turkmenistan, grounded in mutual trust and strategic partnership.
Among the key priorities of Kazakhstan’s foreign policy are participation in global UN initiatives, strengthening politico-economic diplomacy, and promoting sustainable development.
Kazakhstan has demonstrated remarkable economic progress. Over the years of independence, the country’s GDP has grown 16-fold, reaching $288 billion in 2024. Per capita GDP stood at $14,400, bringing Kazakhstan closer to the group of high-income countries. Over the past 30 years, more than $400 billion in investments have been attracted to the economy, reflecting a favorable investment climate and the confidence of the international community.
Significant attention in the Ambassador’s speech was devoted to Kazakh-Turkmen relations, which are experiencing a qualitatively new stage of development. Nogayev underscored that the driving force behind this process is the goodwill of the leaders of both nations—President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov.
Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan are actively advancing cooperation in transport, logistics, energy, and agriculture. Turkmen gas is transited through Kazakhstan, and the Kazakhstan-Turkmenistan-Iran railway serves as the shortest route to the Persian Gulf countries.
Cultural and humanitarian ties are also strengthening. In 2024, a monument to the Turkmen poet Magtymguly Pyragy was built in Astana, while monuments to Kazakh luminaries Abai Kunanbaiuly and Kurmangazy Sagyrbaiuly were unveiled in Ashgabat.
The year 2025 has been significant for both nations. Kazakhstan marked the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War, while Turkmenistan celebrates the 30th anniversary of its UN-recognized neutrality. Ambassador Nogayev noted that these events reflect the historical continuity and shared achievements of the two peoples.
The Ambassador quoted Kazakh wisdom: “Friendship is an inexhaustible treasure” and “The unity is a source of prosperity,” as well as a Turkmen proverb: “A tree is strong by its roots, and a nation – by its unity.” These words, in his view, perfectly capture the spirit of Kazakh-Turkmen relations.