Italy–Kazakhstan relations explained

Italy–Kazakhstan relations are the bilateral relations between Italy and Kazakhstan. Italy has an embassy in Astana. Kazakhstan has an embassy in Rome.

Economic relations

More than 12% of Kazakhstan exports in 2019 (approx. $7.25 billion) went to Italy - second only to China, and most of any other country in Europe, including Russia, which shares a border with Kazakhstan.^[1] The Italian state oil company owns a 16.8% stake in the Kashagan oil field in Kazakhstan's Caspian Sea basin, and a 29.25% stake in the Karachaganak gas field with the Kazakhstan state oil company KazMunayGas.^[2]

Resident diplomatic missions

• Italy has an embassy in Astana.
• Kazakhstan has an embassy in Rome.

See also

• • Foreign relations of Italy Foreign relations of Kazakhstan

Notes and References

1. Web site: Kazakhstan Trade Summary 2015. World Integrated Trade Solution. The World Bank.
2. Web site: Kazakhstan and Italy Sign $500 Million in Deals. The Diplomat.