The trip comes at a time when geopolitical shifts, changes in transit routes, and developments in global energy markets are increasing the importance of multilateral cooperation and the creation of new economic opportunities.

Iran and Kazakhstan have already taken steps in recent years to strengthen their strategic partnership, and Pezeshkian’s visit could serve as a turning point in that process.

Political ties have grown consistently, both bilaterally and through regional organizations.

According to official figures released by Kazakhstan, trade with Iran has doubled over the past year due to broader cooperation in agriculture, processed foods, and certain industrial products.

Earlier this year, Tehran and Astana signed agreements to boost cooperation between their private sectors and economic unions, and to facilitate the entry of Kazakh goods into Iran.

Additional opportunities also exist. Kazakhstan is a major producer of grains, oilseeds, and minerals in Central Asia—products that carry significant importance for Iranian markets. At the same time, Iran can export technical and engineering services, petrochemical products, and provide Kazakhstan with access to open waters.

Despite these potentials, banking restrictions caused by Western sanctions on Iran, along with high logistical costs and other challenges, continue to impede efforts to expand cooperation.

These issues are expected to be discussed during the Iranian president’s visit.

Energy and transit are also key topics on the agenda, as Kazakhstan seeks to diversify its oil export routes. Caspian Sea corridors and access to open waters via Iran are considered strategically important in this regard.

Cultural and scientific cooperation is another expected focus of Pezeshkian’s trip, given recent efforts by both countries to strengthen ties in those areas.

Overall, President Pezeshkian’s visit to Kazakhstan could become one of Iran’s most significant economic diplomacy events of the year. As regional dynamics, trade patterns, and energy routes undergo major changes, Iran and Kazakhstan have the opportunity to solidify their roles in transportation networks, trade relations, and cultural collaboration.