Kazakhstan and Cyprus have taken a significant step toward strengthening bilateral ties by signing five new agreements covering digital transformation, education, culture, sports, and investment cooperation.

The agreements were signed in the presence of Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides during the latter’s official visit to Astana, The Caspian Post reports via Kazinform.

A key agreement was reached between Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Digital Development, Innovation and Aerospace Industry and Cyprus’ Deputy Ministry of Research, Innovation and Digital Policy. The memorandum of understanding focuses on cooperation in e-government services, cybersecurity, and space-related activities, reflecting both countries’ ambitions to expand collaboration in high-tech sectors.

The two sides also signed a memorandum on cultural cooperation between Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Culture and Information and Cyprus’ Deputy Ministry of Culture, aimed at promoting cultural exchanges and strengthening people-to-people ties.

In the education sector, Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Science and Higher Education and Cyprus’ Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports and Youth agreed to enhance cooperation in science, research, and academic exchange programs.

Another agreement was signed in the field of sports, opening new opportunities for collaboration between sports organizations, athletes, and youth development programs in both countries.

To boost economic ties, the Chamber of International Commerce of Kazakhstan and the Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry signed a cooperation agreement designed to strengthen investment flows, expand business partnerships, and create new opportunities for companies operating in both markets.

The signing ceremony highlights growing momentum in Kazakhstan-Cyprus relations, with both countries seeking to expand cooperation beyond traditional sectors and unlock new opportunities in technology, trade, and innovation.

Earlier, President Tokayev emphasized that Cypriot businesses investing in Kazakhstan could count on practical support from the government.