Erdogan awarded state order in Kazakhstan

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has been presented with the Khoja Ahmed Yasawi Order by Kazakh President Kassym‑Jomart Tokayev.

According to Report, the award ceremony took place in Astana during the sixth meeting of the High‑Level Strategic Cooperation Council between the two countries.

In his speech, President Erdogan expressed great satisfaction at being the first recipient of the prestigious order established in honor of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi:

"I see and accept this order as a high compliment to the Republic of Türkiye and our nation. On this occasion, I thank my dear brother for his leadership in bringing our countries' brotherhood to today's level. May God always preserve our fraternity and affection."

The Khoja Ahmed Yasawi Order was officially announced by President Tokayev on April 10, 2026. With today's ceremony, Erdogan became the first person to receive the award.

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The Khoja Ahmed Yasawi Order will be presented for the first time to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, said Kazakh President Kassym‑Jomart Tokayev, Report informs via Akorda.

Вuring the sixth meeting of the High‑Level Strategic Cooperation Council between the two countries in Astana, Tokayev stated that Erdogan has made significant contributions to strengthening cooperation between Kazakhstan and Türkiye, as well as actively supporting the development of mutual relations in political, social, and cultural‑humanitarian spheres: "This is highly valued by the people of Kazakhstan."

The Kazakh leader noted that the state award was established in honor of the scholar and thinker Khoja Ahmed Yasawi: "Recep Tayyip Erdogan, on this historic day of Kazakhstan–Türkiye cooperation, we will solemnly present you with this high award for the first time. A special ceremony will be held today. This will be an expression of the sincere respect of the Kazakh people for you and a vivid manifestation of our fraternal friendship."