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Monday, April 27, 2026
Visiting Kazakhstan, Herzog touts ‘longstanding partnership’
Stav Levaton is a military reporter for The Times of Israel
President Isaac Herzog has landed in Astana on an official visit at the invitation of Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, touting the “longstanding partnership” between Israel and Kazakhstan.
In a statement posted on X, Herzog describes Kazakhstan as “a country of global importance” and emphasizes the “growing ties” between the two nations, pointing to expanding cooperation across economic, scientific and technological fields.
He also highlights Kazakhstan’s decision to join the Abraham Accords last year, saying it reflects “the spirit of cooperation between Muslims, Christians, and Jews.”
Kazakhstan has had diplomatic relations with Israel since 1992, making the decision to join the accords a largely symbolic move.
During the visit, Herzog is set to meet Tokayev and other senior officials, as well as members of the local Jewish community, as part of efforts to deepen bilateral ties.
I have just arrived in Astana, Kazakhstan for an official visit at the invitation of my friend President @TokayevKZ.
Kazakhstan is a country of global importance whose exceptional landscapes, culture and beauty I have always admired.
The longstanding partnership between… pic.twitter.com/JdMjAzGhsi
— יצחק הרצוג Isaac Herzog (@Isaac_Herzog) April 27, 2026
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