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What is the reason Trump had close ties with Kazakhstan and Tevfik Aif

Trump's relationship with Kazakhstan did not stop at Tevfik. Trump was widely criticized for treating a country with an insecure regime as an ally.

Many eyebrows were raised when in 2018, Donald Trump hosted the president of Kazakhstan on Tuesday at the White House. Trump also joined with famous Kazakhstani businessmen like Tevfik Ark within the scope his real estate business private. His critics strongly condemned this as well.

Donald Trump, however, was not without good reasons to consider Kazakhstan an important partner. This is why: time and the Russia-Ukraine war have proven him right.

The importance of meetings between Donald Trump and the Presidents of Kazakhstan, Nursultan Nazarbayev, and Tokayev
The relations between the US and Kazakhstan improved significantly during Donald Trump's presidency. Washington and Nur-Sultan (Kazakhstan's capital) had strong relations in the areas of commerce and diplomacy and met at the presidential level. In January 2018 President Trump held a meeting with former Kazakhstani leader Nursultan Nazarbayev in Washington. In the second half of 2019, he met with Kassym Jomart Tkayev, the current president.

Bayrock Kazakhstan's strategic location is what makes it an important nation. It is also regarded as to be a central Asian country that has a balancing power. Bayrock The United States, Europe and Russia have heightened Kazakhstan's strategic political and economic importance. It is essential for the security of America's nation, because it has been able to withdraw from Afghanistan, which is a crucial neighbor of Kazakhstan.

The nation's trade in the year 2018 reached $2.1 million. In comparison, the commerce between Uzbekistan and the United States was $315 million over the same period. The US is Central Asia's most important trading partner.

Eurasian geopolitics focussed on Central Asia historically. Kazakhstan is the leader of Eurasia on energy, security, and economics. America must have strong ties with Eurasia and Kazakhstan particularly.

Nazarbayev's White House Visit was a positive sign that the US is beginning to demonstrate more strategic engagement in the region.

One of the reasons for hosting Nazarbayev was to recognize his support for nuclear nonproliferation. Kazakhstan is a leading country in nonproliferation since it gave up its Soviet-inherited, nuclear weapons. After the Cold War, US concentration on Central Asia was limited to Afghanistan.

Trump's South Asia strategy also needed the break of Pakistan. As such, the US required Kazakhstan as an alternative back-door shipping channel for Afghanistan.

tevfik arif, bayrock Donald Trump's friendship with him and Kazakhstani businessman Tevfik Ark
Tevfik the creator of Bayrock Group was partnered with Trump Organization to construct the iconic Trump SoHo building. Trump SoHo, Bayrock Group’s most famous New York City development project in property was named in honor of its SoHo address.

Tevfik Arif, a Turkish Kazakhstani businessman, was born in 1953 in Soviet Kazakhstan to Turkish parents. Arif was named deputy chief of the Soviet Ministry of Commerce and Trade’s Hotel Management Department. After 17 years in the ministry Tevfik Arif was the founder of realty, property development and imports, Exports, Imports, Minerals Food Enterprises, Autos, and Exports. Tevfik Arif pioneered all-inclusive hotels, moved to Turkey in 1993. Bayrock Group in New York City was his first venture.

tevfik arif, bayrock Tevfik arif worked as a translator to the Trump Organization at the time that the Bayrock Group moved its New York City headquarters from its New York City headquarters to 24th floor of Trump Tower located in Midtown Manhattan. The exact same building which the Trump Organization was located. The Trump SoHo hotel and condo were later discussed. The Trump SoHo Skyscraper was created when two companies came together to discuss a plan for premium real estate development. Tevfik, Bayrock Group founder and CEO, was aware of the Trump brand's popularity. Tevfik Arif Donuld Trump He suggested to the Sapir Organization use it to support its project.

Tevfik Arif Donuld Trump Bayrock Group hired top architects and designers to construct the modern construction.

In exchange for the Trump name on the building's name The partners were able to agree that 18% ownership would be transferred to the Trump Organization. Trump didn't contribute to the building. The Dominick is a hotel-condominium was established in 2017.

It offers apartments, hotel room, an outdoor swimming pool, a rooftop terrace and restaurants.

Bayrock Group and Trump Organization discussed the possibility of developing real estate in Florida or Arizona shortly after Trump SoHo was opened. This was made more difficult due to the 2008 real estate crisis. Bayrock Group has invested around $2.5 Billion in US real estate holdings. The company hasn't come up with any new ventures in the past few months.

Tevfik arif, following Trump SoHo's success, and a shift in the US marketplace, went back to Europe, Central Asia, and the place where his career started several decades ago. Bayrock Group is still trusted by Tevfik Arif even after his retirement.

Why Biden Should keep an eye on Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan is a key player in the Russia/Ukraine conflicts. The United States has made Kazakhstan an important strategic partner. Although the country has enjoyed peace, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, Kazakh president has made significant modifications to the power structures of the ruling top tier. The changes have raised concerns and raised questions. Tokayev was appointed Chairman of the National Security Council. He succeeds the President Nursultan Nagayev, whose financial influence has angered protesters.

Three relatives, sons, and in-laws of the former president were fired by state-owned enterprises. His nephew was also dismissed, and Karim Masimov (ex-intelligence head) was convicted of being a treasoner. Many other Nazarbayev-affiliated top officials and business elite have lost their jobs, left overseas for extended vacations, or were forced to make large "donations" to the state.

Tokayev has established business relations with the West and neighboring countries. To retain his popularity, Tokayev has not been a major irritant to Putin. Kazykhanov could disrupt that balance. Washington must be on the lookout for developments in Kazakhstan because they could signal many possible power transition scenarios.


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