The official welcoming ceremony for Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan took place in Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan. Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev hosted his Turkish counterpart at the Independence Palace, where, after a solemn ceremony featuring an honor guard and the national anthems of both countries, the leaders began negotiations in a narrow format.
The agenda of the meeting focuses on strengthening bilateral relations and deepening the strategic partnership. The parties are expected to discuss both expanding economic cooperation and several urgent issues related to regional security and political cooperation.
