Meeting between KazAID and Asian Development Bank

On 16 July 2024, representatives of the Kazakhstan Agency of International Development ‘KazAID’ and the Asian Development Bank (further - ADB) met to discuss opportunities for cooperation between the two organizations.

Director of the Department for Partnerships and Regional Projects of KazAID A. Tuimebekova presented information on the activities, sectoral and geographic priorities, and expressed interest in the Knowledge and Experience Exchange Program (further - KEEP) under the Memorandum of Understanding between the Government of Kazakhstan and the ADB, highlighting key objectives and expected results. Mr. U. Kumar, Director of ADB's Resident Mission in Kazakhstan, expressed willingness to co-operate, as well as readiness to co-operate and provide support in reviewing Kazakhstan's application under the KEEP, whilst giving additional recommendations on the application's progress.

During the meeting, promising areas of co-operation were also discussed. The parties expressed readiness to continue dialogue and exchange information for more effective cooperation.