Relations between Kazakhstan and
Japan are developing dynamically. Ambassador Yasumasa Iijima emphasized that
the countries are strengthening cooperation in key areas such as natural
resources, transit, and humanitarian exchanges. Special emphasis
is being placed on logistics, with the development of the Middle Corridor
playing a central role. Japan is ready to provide
comprehensive support for the project. According to the diplomat, the countries’ cooperation extends
far beyond this area.
«Last
year, around 10,000 visas were issued, and this figure is expected to increase
by approximately half. The number of
participants in the Japanese language proficiency test, held annually in Astana
and Almaty, has also reached a record level. Japanese anime and manga are
popular in your country and
are being translated into Kazakh. The embassy plans to continue organizing events related to Japanese culture and
hopes for interest and public support,» said Japanese Ambassador to Kazakhstan Yasumasa
Iijima.
Kazakhstan and Japan established diplomatic relations in 1992 and today maintain active economic ties. This year, mutual trade turnover reached $1.3 billion. Kazakhstan mainly exports ferroalloys, tantalum, unwrought aluminum, and certain chemical and agricultural products. Imports from Japan include power generators, automobiles, and household appliances. Academic cooperation is also gaining momentum.
«There
is significant academic mobility between Kazakhstan and Japan. This time, Minister of Science and Higher Education Sayasat
Nurbek is coming with a delegation from Kazakhstan. Our university is also planning
to sign a joint cooperation agreement with the Kazakh Ministry of Science and
Higher Education,» noted Serik Meirmanov, Vice President of Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University.
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