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Erdogan to visit Astana May 13-14 at Tokayev's invitation

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Erdogan to visit Astana May 13-14 at Tokayev's invitation

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will arrive in Astana on May 13–14 for a state visit at the invitation of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. The two leaders will hold the sixth meeting of the Kazakhstan–Turkey High-Level Strategic Cooperation Council. On May 15, Turkestan will host an informal summit of heads of state from the Organization of Turkic States, with a session on artificial intelligence and digital development.

Key Facts

  • President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will arrive in Astana for a state visit on May 13–14.
  • The visit will include the sixth meeting of the Kazakhstan–Turkey High-Level Strategic Cooperation Council.
  • An informal summit of the Organization of Turkic States will take place in Turkestan on May 15.
  • Summit participants will discuss artificial intelligence and digital development.
  • Turkey recognized Kazakhstan's independence on December 16, 1991, and diplomatic relations were established on March 2, 1992.

State Visit Agenda

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will arrive in Astana on May 13–14 for a state visit at the invitation of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. The two leaders will discuss the current state and prospects of bilateral relations. Tokayev and Erdogan will hold the sixth meeting of the Kazakhstan–Turkey High-Level Strategic Cooperation Council during the visit.

Turkestan Summit and Background

On May 15, the city of Turkestan will host an informal summit of heads of state from the Organization of Turkic States member countries. The summit agenda includes the topic "Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development." Turkey was the first country in the world to recognize Kazakhstan's sovereignty. Ankara officially recognized Kazakhstan on December 16, 1991, a few hours after independence was declared. Diplomatic relations between Kazakhstan and Turkey were established on March 2, 1992.

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Erdogan to visit Astana May 13-14 at Tokayev's invitation