
Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to Moldova Almat Aidarbekov held a meeting with the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Moldova Mihai Popșoi.
During the meeting, the Kazakh diplomat informed the Moldovan side about the political and socio-economic reforms being implemented in Kazakhstan at the initiative of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev with the aim of further modernizing the country. Particular attention was paid to the anticipated elections to the unicameral Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
Ambassador Aidarbekov invited the Vice Prime Minister to attend the official opening ceremony of the Moldova-Kazakhstan Business Council office (scheduled for June 3, 2026). This platform is aimed at strengthening interaction between the business communities of the two countries, developing direct business contacts, and expanding mutually beneficial cooperation.
The parties also discussed Kazakhstan’s international initiatives. In particular, the Ambassador spoke about the proposal of the President of Kazakhstan to establish an International Water Organization under the auspices of the United Nations aimed at consolidating global efforts to protect water resources and address water-related challenges.
A.Aidarbekov also informed the Moldovan side about the international symposium “The Golden Horde as a Model of Steppe Civilization: History, Archaeology, Culture and Identity,” recently held in Astana and brought together foreign scholars, historians and experts. It was noted that the forum became an important platform for promoting scientific research into the historical heritage of the Golden Horde and strengthening international humanitarian cooperation.
For his part, M.Popșoi expressed readiness to further strengthen cultural and humanitarian cooperation between the two countries, emphasizing the importance of expanding mutual contacts and deepening dialogue in the fields of culture, science and preservation of historical heritage. The Moldovan side also supported Kazakhstan’s initiatives aimed at protecting and the environment, highlighting the particular importance of joint international efforts in addressing current environmental challenges.
Following the meeting, the parties confirmed their mutual interest in further developing constructive dialogue and expanding bilateral cooperation.