Kazakhstan and Russia Forge Landmark Strategic Alliance
Kazakhstan and Russia have just taken a major step in their long-standing relationship by signing a landmark declaration to elevate their ties into a full-fledged comprehensive strategic partnership and alliance. This historic agreement was finalized during President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s state visit to Russia on November 11–12, 2025, a move that both leaders describe as a reflection of deep mutual trust and broad prospects for collaboration between the two nations.
President Tokayev highlighted that, despite a complex international environment, Kazakhstan and Russia continue to actively strengthen cooperation for the benefit of their peoples. At the heart of the agreement is a commitment to expanding economic collaboration across all sectors. Both leaders set an ambitious goal of raising bilateral trade turnover to $30 billion, building on a strong foundation that saw trade reach $27 billion in 2024 and already $20 billion in the first nine months of this year. Russian investments in Kazakhstan reached a record $4 billion in 2024, bringing the total to $27 billion, while Kazakh investments in Russia now total $9 billion.
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Energy cooperation, especially in the peaceful use of nuclear power, was a key focus of the discussions. President Tokayev announced that Kazakhstan, with the support of an international consortium led by Rosatom, has begun constructing its first nuclear power plant. This project will involve over 6,000 workers and 3,000 specialists, with a strong emphasis on developing human capital in the nuclear industry. Educational collaboration is already expanding, with a branch of the National Research Nuclear University recently opened at Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, exemplifying the deepening academic partnership between the two countries.
The educational dimension of the alliance is extensive. Nine Russian universities now operate branches in Kazakhstan, enrolling around 4,000 students, while Al-Farabi Kazakh National University opened its first overseas branch in Omsk. More than 1,450 inter-university agreements facilitate double-degree programs and joint research initiatives, further strengthening the intellectual and cultural bonds between the nations.
Beyond economics and education, both countries reaffirmed their status as reliable strategic partners, united by shared history, values, and interests. President Tokayev described the ongoing constructive dialogue at all levels as giving their cooperation new substance and added that his recent meetings, including one with Valentina Matviyenko, Chairwoman of the Federation Council of Russia, marked a significant milestone in Kazakh-Russian relations.
To cap off the visit, President Tokayev extended an invitation to President Vladimir Putin for a state visit to Kazakhstan in 2026, emphasizing a shared vision for stability, prosperity, and human capital development across Eurasia. This alliance declaration is being hailed as a historic moment that solidifies a strategic partnership poised to shape the region’s future for years to come.
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