Tokayev congratulates Japan’s prime minister on election victory
Tengrinews.kz – Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has sent a congratulatory telegram to Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on the victory of the Liberal Democratic Party in the parliamentary elections, according to Akorda’s press service.
Japan’s snap parliamentary elections were held on 8 February.
“Undoubtedly, such a convincing result confirms the broad support among your compatriots for your wise policies and the political platform of the party you lead. I am confident that your tireless work and initiatives aimed at ensuring a bright future for the people will open the way to even more impressive achievements for your country,” the telegram states.
The President of Kazakhstan noted that he warmly recalls his official visit to Japan, during which agreements were reached that brought bilateral cooperation to a qualitatively new level. Kassym-Jomart Tokayev reaffirmed his readiness to join efforts with Sanae Takaichi in order to maintain the high momentum of Kazakh–Japanese relations and further deepen them.
The results of Tokayev’s visit to Japan, which took place in December 2025, can be found here.