Islamabad — The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan announced on Monday that Qasym-Jomart Toqaev, President of Kazakhstan, will make his first official state visit to Pakistan on 1st and 3rd February 2026 at the invitation of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.
The visit is aimed at strengthening bilateral relations and exploring ways to enhance cooperation across multiple sectors, including trade, investment, energy, education, and regional security. Pakistan and Kazakhstan have historically maintained friendly ties, and this visit marks a significant step in elevating diplomatic engagement between the two countries.
During the visit, the leaders are expected to discuss joint economic projects, particularly in areas such as infrastructure development, renewable energy, and digital economy initiatives, as well as regional security challenges affecting Central and South Asia. Both sides are also likely to review opportunities for collaboration within multilateral frameworks such as the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), of which both countries are active members.
This state visit follows several high-level interactions between Islamabad and Nur-Sultan over the past few years, reflecting a mutual interest in expanding trade volumes, enhancing cultural exchanges, and promoting people-to-people contacts. The Pakistani government has emphasized that strengthening ties with Central Asian countries, particularly Kazakhstan, is part of its broader regional connectivity and economic integration strategy.
