Kazakhstan and the United States signed a memorandum of understanding on cooperation in critical minerals on Thursday. The agreement was finalized in the presence of Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, who is visiting the US.
The memorandum was signed by Kazakhstan’s Industry and Construction Minister Yersain Nagaspayev and US Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnik. This event took place after Tokayev’s arrival in the US on Wednesday.
President Tokayev is scheduled to participate in the 10th C5+1 summit, involving the United States and five Central Asian countries. The summit will be hosted by US President Donald Trump in Washington, DC later on Thursday.
The signing ceremony followed a meeting between Tokayev and US administration officials, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Special Envoy for South and Central Asian Affairs Sergio Gor.
“According to the president (Tokayev), our country maintains active political ties with the United States at various levels and is ready to engage in constructive dialogue to deepen multifaceted cooperation.”
He highlighted the promising opportunities for