Astana, 24 August, 2023 (GNP): Kazakhstan’s Deputy Foreign Minister Roman Vassilenko met with the European delegation in Astana on Tuesday. The EU delegation was led by David McAllister, Chairman of the European Parliament Committee on Foreign Affairs (AFET).
The meeting was held as part of the regular dialogue between Kazakhstan and the EU on various aspects of bilateral and regional cooperation. The central theme of discussion was the execution of the Enhanced Partnership and Cooperation Agreement (EPCA) between Kazakhstan and the EU which took effect in March 2020.
The representative from both sides discussed key areas of collaboration between Kazakhstan and the EU including the engagement in energy, transport, logistics sectors, and the advancement of the Middle Corridor.
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The Deputy Minister of Kazakhstan emphasized the significance of initiating official consultations on visa facilitation for the country’s citizens. He stated, “This step would strengthen the relationship between Kazakhstan and the European Union.”
He also notified the EU delegation about the political and socio-economic reforms commenced by President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. The AFET committee’s Chairman praised and expressed support for the reform agenda, which encompasses expanding political pluralism, safeguarding human rights, and advancing civil society.
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Both parties expressed contentment with the positive trajectory of inter-parliamentary relations. The participants also exchanged views on the situation in Afghanistan and the potential for regional cooperation in Central Asia. Additionally, they also discussed recent developments and security challenges in the neighboring country.
