Rubio Meets Kazakhstan Deputy PM Zhumangarin
Summary
Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Kazakhstan Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Economy Serik Zhumangarin and Special Representative Ambassador Erzhan Kazykhan to discuss expanding bilateral cooperation. The officials covered Kazakhstan's role in peacemaking, regional initiatives through the C5+1 diplomatic platform, and ways to expand economic ties between the United States and Kazakhstan. The United States reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Kazakhstan's sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity.
What changed
The State Department released a readout of Secretary Rubio's meeting with Kazakhstan Deputy Prime Minister Zhumangarin covering bilateral cooperation, regional initiatives, and economic ties expansion. The meeting included discussions on Kazakhstan's participation in the C5+1 diplomatic platform and leadership in promoting regional cooperation.
Parties interested in U.S.-Kazakhstan relations and Central Asian diplomatic engagement should monitor for follow-up actions on economic cooperation and C5+1 initiatives announced by the State Department.
What to do next
- Monitor for updates on U.S.-Kazakhstan economic cooperation initiatives
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Secretary Rubio’s Meeting with Kazakhstan Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Economy Zhumangarin
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April 15, 2026
The below is attributable to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott:
Secretary of State Marco Rubio met today with Kazakhstan Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Economy Serik Zhumangarin and Special Representative for Negotiations with the United States Ambassador Erzhan Kazykhan to expand opportunities for bilateral cooperation. Secretary Rubio and Deputy Prime Minister Zhumangarin discussed Kazakhstan’s role in peacemaking and regional initiatives, and ways to expand economic ties between the United States and Kazakhstan. The Secretary welcomed Kazakhstan’s active participation in the C5+1 diplomatic platform and leadership in promoting regional cooperation. The United States remains committed to supporting Kazakhstan’s sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity and looks forward to further strengthening the U.S.-Kazakhstan strategic partnership.
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