A formal welcoming ceremony for Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, who arrived in Türkiye on an official visit, was held at the Presidential Palace in Ankara.

A guard of honor was lined up to greet the head of state, while a mounted guard escorted Tokayev's motorcade upon its arrival at the Palace, The Caspian Post reports, citing Akorda.

Tokayev was welcomed by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. The national anthems of Kazakhstan and Türkiye were performed, accompanied by a 21-gun salute.

The two leaders noted the steady development of bilateral relations based on eternal friendship and an enhanced strategic partnership.

Particular attention was given to prospects for expanding trade, economic, investment, cultural and humanitarian cooperation.

The presidents also exchanged views on current international and regional issues.