The article examines the policy and diplomatic actions of the Khan of the Younger Zhuz Abulkhair. The diplomatic activity of the Kazakh khans is an urgent topic from the point of view of the formation of the diplomatic service in world history as a whole. In this regard, the main focus of the article lies on the political situation that developed in the XVIII century.

The article analyzes the problems of the geopolitical situation of the eighteenth century, when under the threat of colonization and aggressive invasions from all sides, the rulers of the country had to make concrete decisions. This article highlights the measures taken by Khan Abulkhair to preserve the Kazakh state. The article reveals the history of diplomatic relations with Russia, which was considered as an ally in order to protect the country, and also highlights various methods of diplomacy with the Khiva and Dzungarian khanates, such as negotiations, dynastic marriages, etc.