Ambassador of Kazakhstan Presented Credentials to King Philippe of the Belgians, DKNews.kz reports.
Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Kingdom of Belgium Roman Vassilenko presented the Letters of Credence to King Philippe.
During the audience, held at the Laeken Palace – the official residence of the Belgian royal family – King Philippe conveyed his heartfelt wishes of well-being and prosperity to the people of Kazakhstan and President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. He also warmly recalled President Tokayev’s visit to Brussels in 2021 and his substantive discussions with the Kazakh leader. The Monarch further mentioned his three visits to Kazakhstan as Crown Prince, emphasizing that he retained the most memorable impressions of our country, its rich culture and history, and its great development potential.
The interlocutors discussed the current state and prospects of Kazakhstan–Belgium relations, which demonstrates a steady growth.
The Ambassador noted that Belgium is an important partner for Kazakhstan in Europe, highlighting areas such as green technologies, digitalization, transport logistics, science and education as priority areas of cooperation. Cultural and humanitarian exchange, including sports, occupies a special place on the bilateral agenda. In this regard, the Ambassador underlined the symbolism of the upcoming football match in Brussels on 7 September between the national teams of Kazakhstan and Belgium, as a vivid example of sports diplomacy contributing to the strengthening of friendship and mutual understanding between our countries.
King Philippe commended the course of reforms being implemented in Kazakhstan and noted the significant potential for cooperation in the areas of sustainable development, innovation, and aerospace.
The parties also discussed the current international agenda, stressing the importance of joint efforts in ensuring stability and security, promoting multilateral interaction, and strengthening the system of international relations based on the UN Charter.
The ceremony took place in an atmosphere of mutual respect and openness, highlighting the commitment of both sides to deepening political dialogue, strengthening economic ties, and promoting common values on the international stage.
1) King Philippe, as Crown Prince, visited Kazakhstan in 2002, 2009, and 2010; 2) Bilateral trade between Kazakhstan and Belgium in January – July 2025 amounted to 299.2 million US dollars. In 2024, trade turnover reached 456 million US dollars (exports – 210 million US dollars, imports – 246 million US dollars). Gross inflow of direct investments from Belgium to Kazakhstan in 2024 amounted to 1.206 billion US dollars. From 2005 to 2024, total investment volume reached 13.95 billion US dollars. Currently, 76 enterprises with Belgian capital operate in Kazakhstan.
