Kassym-Jomart Tokayev
Coverage of Kassym-Jomart Tokayev in the Nexus archive.
- Kazakhstan’s top court rules that President Tokayev can seek another term
Kazakhstan’s Constitutional Court ruled President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev can seek re-election in 2029 after constitutional amendments approved via a March referendum reset term limits. The court determined his current term does not count under the new rules, which also expanded presidential powers by restructuring parliament and creating a new advisory council.
- Kazakhstan's top court rules that President Tokayev can seek another term
Kazakhstan's Constitutional Court ruled that President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev can seek another term in 2029 due to constitutional amendments approved in a March referendum. The changes reset term limits, merged parliament's two chambers into one, and expanded presidential powers, including appointing key officials and creating the People’s Council.
- Make use of Hong Kong’s advantages, John Lee urges Kazakhstan leaders, companies
Hong Kong leader John Lee Ka-chiu met with Kazakhstan's President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and other officials during a visit to Central Asia, discussing economic cooperation and signing partnership deals to strengthen bilateral ties and highlight Hong Kong's role as a business bridge.
- Putin lands $16.5B nuclear win on Russia’s doorstep in massive Kazakhstan pact: reports
Russia and Kazakhstan signed a $16.5 billion nuclear agreement to build Kazakhstan’s first commercial power plant, with Rosatom leading construction. The project, backed by an 85% Russian export loan, aims to stabilize Kazakhstan’s energy supply and expand Russia’s geopolitical influence in the region.
- Putin, Tokayev Sign ‘7 Principles of Friendship’
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev signed a joint declaration titled '7 Principles of Friendship' during Putin's state visit to Astana. The agreement highlights shared history, economic collaboration, Eurasian integration, and cultural ties between Russia and Kazakhstan.
- Putin Meets With Kazakhstan’s Tokayev in Astana
Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Kazakhstan's President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev in Astana. The Russian delegation included over 30 high-ranking officials, such as cabinet members and the head of Rosatom.
- Russia Signs Agreement to Build First Nuclear Power Plant in Kazakhstan
Russia and Kazakhstan signed an agreement to build the first nuclear power plant in Kazakhstan. The agreement was announced during a meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev in Astana.
- Kazakhstan’s Turkic Relations Between Trade, Culture, and Defense
Multiple leaders of Turkic states visited Kazakhstan, where President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev emphasized their shared cultural heritage. However, Tokayev showed reluctance regarding the expansion of defense cooperation among the Turkic nations.
- Bridging Geopolitical Divides: Tokayev’s Message at the Antalya Diplomacy Forum
Tokayev delivered remarks at the Antalya Diplomacy Forum emphasizing Kazakhstan's role as a stabilizing force in global diplomacy. His message reflected the country's ambitions to bridge geopolitical divides and contribute more significantly to international diplomatic efforts.