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Kazakhstan's President to Strengthen Ties During Japan Visit

12/18/2025

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President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev of Kazakhstan will visit Japan December 18–20, 2025 to discuss economic cooperation and join the Central Asia-Japan Summit.
He will meet Emperor Naruhito and Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to discuss ties and bolster regional dialogue.
Japan’s Ambassador to Kazakhstan, Yasumasa Iijima, highlighted collaboration opportunities such as the Middle Corridor and Caspian environmental challenges.
The meetings are expected to strengthen strategic partnerships between Kazakhstan and Japan.

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President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev of Kazakhstan will visit Japan December 18–20, 2025 to discuss economic cooperation and join the Central Asia-Japan Summit.
He will meet Emperor Naruhito and Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to discuss ties and bolster regional dialogue.
Japan’s Ambassador to Kazakhstan, Yasumasa Iijima, highlighted collaboration opportunities such as the Middle Corridor and Caspian environmental challenges.
The meetings are expected to strengthen strategic partnerships between Kazakhstan and Japan.