Japan-Kazakhstan Relations
Courtesy Call on Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs ERI Arfiya by H.E. Mr. Yerlan BAUDARBEK-KOZHATAYEV, Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to Japan
November 12, 2025
On November 12, Ms. ERI Arfiya, Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs, received a courtesy call from H.E. Mr. Yerlan BAUDARBEK-KOZHATAYEV, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Kazakhstan to Japan. The overview of the meeting is as follows:
- At the outset, Parliamentary Vice-Minister Eri stated that Kazakhstan is an important strategic partner for Japan in building a free and open international order based on the rule of law. She expressed her desire to work closely with Ambassador Baudarbek-Kozhatayev toward further expansion of bilateral relations in a wide range of areas, including politics and economy.
- In response, Ambassador Baudarbek-Kozhatayev extended his congratulations on Ms. Eri’s reappointment and referred to efforts to strengthen bilateral relations, taking into account the active exchanges of high-level visits between the two countries this year.
- The two sides also affirmed their intention to continue close cooperation in the international arena and confirmed that they would work closely together toward the early convening of the Summit of the “Central Asia plus Japan” Dialogue.