Kazakhstan and Kuwait Agree to Expand Trade, Investment and Food Security Cooperation

30/10/2026

Kuwait City, Oct 30: Kazakhstan and Kuwait held the second round of political consultations between their Ministries of Foreign Affairs, reaffirming their commitment to further strengthening bilateral relations and expanding practical cooperation.

The Kazakh delegation was headed by Arman Issagaliyev, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, while the Kuwaiti side was led by Nawaf Abdulatif Al-Ahmad, Assistant Foreign Minister for Asian Affairs.

The two sides reviewed the current state and prospects of Kazakhstan–Kuwait relations, with particular attention to high-level contacts, trade, investment and food security. The Kuwaiti side confirmed its interest in further promoting mutual visits. The sides also reaffirmed their agreement to hold the Fourth Meeting of the Kazakhstan–Kuwait Joint Intergovernmental Commission on Trade and Economic Cooperation and discussed opportunities to increase bilateral trade and investment cooperation.

Representatives of relevant Kuwaiti government bodies and financial and investment institutions participating in the consultations confirmed their interest in further developing trade and economic ties with Kazakhstan. The Kazakh side highlighted the country’s potential as a reliable long-term partner for Kuwait in food security and expressed readiness to expand supplies of agricultural and food products.

Separate attention was given to expanding investment cooperation with the Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development (KFAED) and other Kuwaiti financial institutions. The sides also reviewed the bilateral legal framework and agreed to intensify work on bilateral documents with a view to accelerating their final approval and preparation for signature.

The sides further discussed strengthening direct business ties. Mr. Issagaliyev proposed the establishment of a Kazakhstan–Kuwait Business Council, as well as the organization of a Kazakh business delegation’s visit to Kuwait and a presentation of Kazakh products.

The two sides also exchanged views on current regional and international issues and cooperation within international and regional organizations. They reaffirmed their readiness to maintain regular inter-ministerial dialogue and agreed to hold the next round of political consultations in Astana.