President of Kazakhstan Holds Meeting with Emperor Naruhito of Japan

The first official visit of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to Japan began with a meeting with Emperor Naruhito.

The Head of State expressed his gratitude for the warm hospitality extended to him.

President Tokayev emphasized that the Land of the Rising Sun has for many years inspired the people of Kazakhstan with its discipline and resilience. According to him, Kazakhstan and Japan are bound by long-standing friendly relations grounded in mutual respect and fruitful cooperation across various fields.

In turn, Emperor Naruhito expressed confidence that President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s visit would become a significant milestone in the history of Kazakh-Japanese relations and elevate them to a qualitatively new level.

President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Emperor Naruhito also exchanged views on issues of bilateral cooperation, as well as on international matters.