Turkiye will continue to support Kazakhstan's territorial integrity, stability and peace, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan was cited by media outlets as saying at a joint news conference with Kazakh counterpart Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.
"We will continue to support the stability, peace, sovereignty and territorial integrity of brotherly Kazakhstan, which has a deep historical background and state experience," Erdogan was quoted as saying by Daily Sabah.
The two countries are determined to enhance their bilateral cooperation, he added.
"We will continue to work to strengthen our links in the field of transportation and energy, especially the development of the Middle Corridor," Erdogan said adding that the countries aim to raise bilateral trade volume to US$10 billion.
"This high level of our relations is, of course, powered by the common ties of history, language, religion and culture between our peoples," he stated.
The president said they evaluated "the excellent relations" between the two countries, adding that the two countries will take additional steps toward the integration of the Turkic world.
For his part, Tokayev, reportedly said Turkiye is the "closest and most reliable" strategic partner of Kazakhstan.
Tokayev also said Kazakhstan supports Turkiye's initiatives to resolve global crises and regional problems.
Erdogan was welcomed with an official ceremony in the Kazakh capital Astana. Erdogan and Tokayev held one-on-one talks and inter-delegation meetings to discuss bilateral relations and international issues.
The presidents also co-chaired the fourth meeting of the Turkiye-Kazakhstan High-Level Strategic Cooperation Council to enhance political, economic, cultural and defense ties, followed by a joint news conference.
Ahead of the high-level meeting, Erdogan said regional and global developments require the Turkish world to stay in close coordination and strengthen solidarity.
"I attach great importance to the security, stability, territorial integrity, and prosperity of Kazakhstan," he added.
Erdogan also said Turkiye and Kazakhstan agreed to sign six agreements to enhance the ties.
