United States President Donald Trump has reaffirmed his support for Kazakhstan’s independence and territorial integrity and said he looks forward to meeting President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev at the Group of Twenty (G20) summit in December. The remarks were made in a congratulatory message marking Kazakhstan’s Republic Day, published by Kazakhstan’s presidential office on October 27.
“Our commitment to your country’s independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity remains unshakeable,” Trump wrote. He also claimed that the U.S. was the first country to recognize Kazakhstan as an independent state in 1991.
However, Kazakhstan’s embassy in Turkey identifies Turkey as the first country to recognize its independence, on December 16, 1991. The U.S. recognized Kazakhstan on December 25.
The U.S. president highlighted growing cooperation in international security and trade. He noted the role of American companies in Kazakhstan’s economy and expressed confidence in the future of bilateral relations.
The summit will take place in Doral, near Miami, Florida. Kazakhstan is not a G20 member but has received an invitation from the U.S.
Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs had reported preparations for Tokayev’s participation in the summit as early as August. At the time, Foreign Minister Yermek Kosherbayev discussed bilateral relations with U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Paul Kapur, including cooperation in energy, critical minerals, digital technologies, and transportation.
In November 2025, Tokayev visited Washington, met with Trump, and attended the C5+1 summit, a forum bringing together the U.S. and the five Central Asian countries. During the visit, the two sides announced 29 agreements worth approximately $17 billion, covering sectors including mining, aviation, and technology.
Kazakhstan celebrated Republic Day on October 25, with congratulatory messages from world leaders. This year marked the 36th anniversary of the adoption of Kazakhstan’s Declaration of State Sovereignty.
