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Tokayev in Berlin: Ukraine, Putin, and Germanys Growing Economic Interest in Kazakhstan
What happened
During the meeting, Tokayev called for a freeze on hostilities in Ukraine before moving toward diplomacy, while emphasizing Kazakhstan's close ties with Russia. Chancellor Merz stated that Germany would continue to support Ukraine until Russia is ready for peace negotiations. The two leaders discussed increasing oil supplies from Kazakhstan, critical minerals, German investment, and transport routes between Asia and Europe.
Why it matters
The meeting highlights Germany's growing economic interest in Kazakhstan's raw materials, and Kazakhstan's efforts to increase its oil supplies to Germany. The discussion on critical minerals and transport routes may lead to increased economic cooperation between the two countries. The meeting also underscores Kazakhstan's balancing act between its close relationship with Russia and its support for Ukraine.
Key facts
- Kazakhstan shares a border of over 7,500 kilometers with Russia.
- Kazakhstan has a large ethnic Russian population.
- Cumulative German investment in Kazakhstan exceeds $8 billion.
- The two countries agreed on an economic cooperation roadmap for 2026-28 covering industry, technology, raw materials, supply chain analysis, and business conditions.
- Kazakhstan aims to increase oil supplies to Germany, with shipments reaching 2.146 million metric tons in 2025.
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