Abstract
The article examines the formation of a strategic partnership between the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Gulf states in the context of China's Belt and Road Initiative. The relevance of the topic is due to the growing interdependence of Central Asia and the Gulf Cooperation Council countries in the fields of transport, energy and investment. The study is based on an interdisciplinary approach combining methods of political analysis and international relations. The challenges to the sustainability of the partnership are discussed, including dependence on external capital, geopolitical competition and infrastructure constraints. The conclusion is that institutionalisation and diversification of cooperation can transform Kazakhstan and the Gulf countries into a model of interregional integration that contributes to the formation of a new architecture for the Eurasian space. Key words: Kazakhstan, Gulf states, strategic partnership, Belt and Road Initiative, energy cooperation.