Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Murat Nurtleu, who arrived in Rio de Janeiro to participate in the BRICS Summit, held a meeting with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Brazil Mauro Vieira, DKnews.kz reports.
The parties reviewed key aspects of bilateral cooperation across political, economic, investment, energy, and cultural-humanitarian areas and identified potential areas of engagement within international organizations.
Minister Nurtleu emphasized that Kazakhstan views Brazil as a key partner and reliable friend in Latin America.
“This year marks 32 years since the establishment of diplomatic relations between our countries. These ties are characterized by a steady political dialogue, deepening economic exchanges, and active collaboration on the international stage,” he stated.
Interlocutors stressed the importance of maintaining consistent dialogue and stepping up high-level exchanges as an effective tool for advancing mutual ties. In this regard, the Kazakh Foreign Minister invited his Brazilian counterpart to visit Astana.
Special emphasis was placed on boosting economic interaction. Despite geographical distance, Brazil is Kazakhstan’s top trade partner in South America. In 2024, bilateral trade exceeded 257 million US dollars, and in the first quarter of 2025 alone, the turnover rose by 88%, reaching 104.2 million US dollars.
The sides confirmed their shared interest in expanding joint efforts in priority sectors.
“We are ready to strengthen our engagement in such areas as agriculture, manufacturing, transport, and logistics. It is essential to identify specific niches for mutually beneficial cooperation,” said Minister Vieira.
The Kazakh side, in turn, proposed collaboration in promising fields such as mining, nuclear energy, aviation, fertilizer production, and other areas.
Additionally, the ministers expressed interest in exchanging knowledge and technologies in the fields of renewable energy, digital innovation, and advanced technologies.
During their discussion of the international agenda, the similarity of Astana and Brasília’s positions on key global issues was highlighted, along with their ongoing reciprocal support within multilateral frameworks, including the United Nations.
Following the meeting, both foreign ministers reaffirmed their commitment to deepening dialogue and expanding joint action within BRICS and other global platforms.
