Tokayev Meets Trump, Signs MoU on Critical Minerals Cooperation
Washington, D.C, The Gulf Observer.: President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev held talks with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House during his official visit to the United States, the Akorda Press Service reported.
President Tokayev arrived in Washington, D.C., to participate in the upcoming C5+1 Summit, which brings together the leaders of Central Asian countries and the United States to discuss regional cooperation, economic development, and security matters.
The Kazakh leader began his visit with a meeting with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and other senior representatives of the U.S. Administration. During the discussions, the two sides reaffirmed their commitment to advancing the Kazakhstan–U.S. strategic partnership, focusing on areas such as trade, energy, and technology.
As part of the visit, Kazakhstan and the United States signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on cooperation in the field of critical minerals, marking a significant step toward strengthening collaboration in sustainable resource development and energy security.
Later the same day, President Tokayev met with several members of the U.S. House of Representatives, including Jimmy Panetta, Carol Miller, Bill Huizenga, and Sydney Kamlager-Dove, to discuss inter-parliamentary cooperation and the potential for deepening economic and investment ties.
President Tokayev also held meetings with leading business figures, including Michael Wirth, Chairman and CEO of Chevron Corporation, and Csaba Lejko, President of John Deere CIS and Central Asia, to explore opportunities for expanding industrial and agricultural cooperation. Additionally, he met with Senator Steve Daines of the U.S. Republican Party for talks on enhancing bilateral relations in trade and regional security.
