The government of Kazakhstan has evacuated more than 7,300 of its citizens from the Middle East due to the escalation of regional tensions in the conflict zone. The Operative Information Center-OMM reports that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan, in coordination with other state agencies, is continuing the evacuation process.
The repatriation of citizens is being carried out with the support of both local and foreign airlines. In addition to air transport, land routes are being actively utilized to ensure the safety of Kazakh nationals. According to official reports, citizens of Kazakhstan are leaving the region through border crossing points in Azerbaijan, Armenia, and Turkmenistan. The country's diplomatic missions in the region are providing constant logistical support to citizens during the transition.
Kazakh officials have advised citizens to refrain from traveling to several countries in the Middle East. It was also noted that tourists traveling to high-risk areas after February 28 will not be covered by the national tourism guarantee system. This measure aims to minimize risks amid the uncertain security situation. President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has positively assessed steps taken toward de-escalation, particularly noting the importance of regional stability.
Furthermore, Timur Suleimenov, Chairman of the National Bank of Kazakhstan, stated that they are closely monitoring the impact of global oil market fluctuations on the national economy. Emphasizing that more than half of Kazakhstan's export revenues depend on oil, Suleimenov noted that while high oil prices increase budget revenues, the prolonged nature of the conflict poses significant economic risks. Kazakhstan, as a major energy producer in Central Asia, maintains close diplomatic and transit ties with Azerbaijan, which serves as a critical hub in the Middle Corridor for regional logistics and evacuation efforts.
