Astana: Kazakhstan’s economy expanded by over six percent last year, pushing the nation’s GDP above 300 billion U.S. dollars for the first time, Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev stated yesterday. The country’s GDP per capita exceeded 15,000 dollars, Tokayev noted in an interview published on the official website of the Kazakh president.
According to Nam News Network, Tokayev also discussed Kazakhstan’s foreign policy and diplomatic activities for 2025, revealing that documents worth more than 70 billion dollars were signed over the past year. These negotiations focused on economic and investment cooperation, as well as interaction on the global stage.
Highlighting Kazakhstan’s strategic location at the heart of Eurasia, Tokayev emphasized the importance of the country not remaining a bystander, especially in turbulent times. He asserted the need for Kazakhstan to maintain its own viewpoint and a balanced position on key international relations issues.