US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to make full visit to Kazakhstan

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said he intends to visit Kazakhstan after the G20 summit. He made the statement during a meeting in Samarkand with Kazakh Foreign Minister Mukhtar Tleuberdi.

The two foreign ministers discussed prospects for developing the enhanced strategic partnership, with an emphasis on strengthening trade, economic and investment cooperation. Both sides noted positive dynamics in bilateral relations and confirmed their mutual interest in expanding practical cooperation, increasing trade turnover and implementing joint investment projects.

The talks gave particular attention to implementing agreements reached at the highest level, including those following the November 2025 meeting between Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and US President Donald Trump. Tleuberdi stressed the importance of attracting American investment and advanced technologies, as well as cooperation in energy, critical minerals, digitalization, transport and logistics. The sides also exchanged views on preparations for the G20 summit in Miami.