Tokayev Meets US Congressional Delegation in Astana Ahead of G20 Summit
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President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev met with a U.S. House delegation led by Budget Committee Chairman Jason Smith in Astana on Aug. 25. The talks focused on expanding economic ties and parliamentary diplomacy ahead of Tokayev's planned visit to the G20 summit in Miami. The meeting follows Kazakhstan's first elections to the new unicameral Kurultai.
Key Facts
- The U.S. delegation was led by Jason Smith, chairman of the House Committee on the Budget and Taxation, and included five other congress members.
- Tokayev highlighted that the visit came shortly after Kazakhstan's first elections to the new unicameral Kurultai.
- Smith conveyed President Donald Trump's greetings and said Trump looks forward to Tokayev's visit to Miami for the G20 summit.
- Smith stated that a main goal of the visit was to explore opportunities for expanding economic ties between the U.S. and Kazakhstan.
Delegation and Meeting
President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev met with a U.S. House of Representatives delegation in Astana on Aug. 25. The delegation was led by Jason Smith, chairman of the House Committee on the Budget and Taxation, and included Congress members Greg Murphy, Carol Miller, Ronny Jackson, Wesley Bell and Edward Case. Tokayev noted the visit came shortly after Kazakhstan's first elections to the new unicameral Kurultai. He said parliamentary diplomacy would become an important area of activity for the new legislature.
Economic and Political Dialogue
Tokayev briefed the delegation on Kazakhstan's political and socioeconomic reforms and outlined the country's modernization priorities. Smith emphasized the economic dimension of the visit, saying Trump asked him to convey warm greetings and appreciation for the trusting relationship between the two leaders. Smith said Trump looks forward to Tokayev's visit to Miami for the G20 summit. Smith added that a main goal of the visit was to explore opportunities for further expanding economic ties between the U.S. and Kazakhstan.
Strategic Context
The meeting comes ahead of Tokayev's planned visit to Miami for the G20 summit, following an invitation from U.S. President Donald Trump. The discussion reflects a broader expansion of the Kazakhstan-U.S. relationship beyond traditional diplomatic cooperation. A discussion held Aug. 21 by the CFive Intellectual Platform and the Hudson Institute brought together experts from the U.S. to examine Kazakhstan's strategic position.
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Tokayev Meets US Congressional Delegation in Astana Ahead of G20 Summit
