An article by President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev was published in the leading German newspaper Handelsblatt. The President notes that over more than three decades, Kazakhstan and Germany have built a reliable framework for strategic partnership. At its core are constructive political dialogue and the consistent implementation of agreements. Today, Germany is not just a key trading partner and major investor for Kazakhstan. The two countries are also united by an unwavering commitment to international law and shared economic interests. Last year, bilateral trade approached $9 billion. The President sees further potential for growth in diversifying Kazakhstan’s exports. Kazakhstan could additionally supply the German market with more than 80 types of processed products. In his article, President Tokayev emphasizes that the current visit to Germany presents an opportunity to open a new chapter in the strategic partnership. Astana is offering Berlin cooperation in transport and logistics, digitalization, and strategically important materials. Kazakhstan already produces 21 of the 34 types of raw materials that are particularly important to the European economy.
«We are offering our German partners not just guaranteed supplies, but the joint creation of complete production chains – from geological exploration and extraction to processing, component manufacturing, and the reuse of materials. Energy holds a special place in our relations. Kazakhstan has established itself as a reliable and stable supplier of energy resources to Europe, accounting for approximately 13% of the European Union’s oil imports and 20% of its natural uranium supplies. In 2025, our oil exports to Germany exceeded 10 million tonnes. We are ready to continue fulfilling this role responsibly, taking into account available transport capacity,» Tokayev said.
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