By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo

During the phone conversation, the Presidents of Kazakhstan and Korea confirmed their desire to further strengthen multifaceted relations between the two countries on July 23.

They thoroughly exchanged views on a wide range of bilateral cooperation. In particular, the leaders reaffirmed an interest in intensifying cooperation in the trade, economic, cultural and humanitarian spheres.

The importance of effective implementation of current and promising projects in the field of industry, energy, automotive, education, and medicine was emphasized.

President Lee Jae Myung invited President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to pay an official visit to the Republic of Korea.

President Tokayev gratefully accepted the invitation, and confirmed that he would participate in the C5+K summit in 2026 in Seoul.