About Kazakh-Turkmen consular consultations

Nur-Sultan, April 20, 2021 - As part of deepening bilateral cooperation in the consular sphere in the format of a videoconference, Kazakh-Turkmen consular consultations were held with the participation of the heads of diplomatic missions of the two countries and representatives of competent institutions.

The Kazakh delegation was headed by the director of the Consular Service Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Bauyrzhan Akatayev, the Turkmen delegation - by the head of the Consular Service Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Annamurat Altyev.

During the negotiations the parties discussed the development of the legal framework, in particular the procedure for crossing the border by citizens of the two countries, resettlement of compatriots to Kazakhstan, unification of consular fees and the issuance of visas to vehicle drivers.

In addition, negotiations were held to expand bilateral cooperation in the field of protecting the rights and interests of citizens.

At the end of the consultations the parties confirmed their readiness to further strengthen cooperation across the entire spectrum of consular relations.