# Kazakhstan and Turkey strategic partnership

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/kazakhstan-and-turkey-strategic-partnership
> Updated: 2026-10-30T12:29:51.000Z. Sources: 29. Developments: 2.

Kazakhstan and Turkey have entered a period of intensified bilateral cooperation focusing on strategic, economic, and defense sectors. Initial diplomatic engagements centered on strengthening regional stability and climate cooperation, with Kazakhstan expected to participate in the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Antalya.

Following high level visits, including those by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, trade volume between the two nations reached a record $7.9 billion in 2024, representing a 17.2 percent annual increase. Both countries have established a target to reach $15 billion in bilateral trade through diversification in sectors such as manufacturing, mining, agriculture, food processing, energy, logistics, and digital technologies.

Defense cooperation has also expanded significantly. Plans are underway to establish a production center for Turkey’s ANKA unmanned aerial vehicles in Kazakhstan through a partnership between TUSAŞ and Kazakhstan Engineering. This facility marks the first production center for ANKA located outside of Turkey. Other companies, including ASELSAN and Otokar, are already involved in the local production and testing of defense systems.

## Claims

- The trade volume between Turkey and Kazakhstan reached a record 7.9 billion dollars. (reported by 4 sources)
- The trade volume increased by 17.2 percent compared to the previous year. (reported by 4 sources)
- Turkey and Kazakhstan aim to reach a trade volume of 15 billion dollars. (reported by 4 sources)
- President Erdoğan signed 13 agreements with Kazakhstan in May. (reported by 4 sources)
- Turkish exports to Kazakhstan grew from 1.3 billion dollars in 2021 to 3.2 billion dollars in 2025. (reported by 4 sources)
- Kazakhstan is Turkey's largest export market among Organization of Turkic States members. (reported by 4 sources)
- The bilateral trade target between Turkey and Uzbekistan is 10 billion dollars. (reported by 4 sources)
- A High-Level Council for Supporting the Business World was established between Turkey and Uzbekistan. (reported by 3 sources)
- Turkey and Uzbekistan signed five agreements to deepen economic relations. (reported by 2 sources)
- A protocol was signed to allow electronic sharing of information regarding vehicles and goods at customs. (reported by 2 sources)
- Turkey aims to reach a 15 billion dollar trade volume with Kazakhstan. (reported by 2 sources)
- The Middle Corridor is a strategic route connecting Asia and Europe. (reported by 2 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-30: Turkey and Kazakhstan aim for 15 billion dollar trade target

Turkey and Kazakhstan are targeting 15 billion dollars in bilateral trade following record-breaking growth. Defense cooperation is also expanding through local ANKA drone production in Kazakhstan.

27 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkey-and-kazakhstan-reach-record-79-billion-dollar-trade-volume

### 2026-10-27: Kazakhstan and Turkey discuss strategic partnership and climate cooperation

Kazakhstan and Turkey are expected to announce an advanced strategic partnership and confirm Kazakhstan's participation in the upcoming climate summit in Antalya.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kazakhstan-and-turkey-discuss-strategic-partnership-and-climate-cooperation

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