Parliamentarians of Kazakhstan and Belgium continue to develop cooperation

November 13, 2023, Brussels - The delegation of the Mazhilis of the Parliament of Kazakhstan, led by the Chair of the Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defense and Security Aigul Kuspan, met with Belgian colleagues.

 

The Kazakh delegation also included Secretary of the Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defense and Security of the Mazhilis Aidos Sarym, Secretary of the Committee on Social and Cultural Development of the Mazhilis Nurgul Tau and Member of the Committee on Ecology and Natural Resources Management of the Mazhilis Azhar Sagandykova.

 

Welcoming the Kazakh delegation, Tim Vandenput, Chairman of the inter-parliamentary cooperation group “Belgium - Central Asia” of the Belgian House of Representatives, said that the visit of a group of Members of the Belgian Parliamenr to the cities of Astana, Almaty and Aktau in May of this year. showed that Kazakhstan is an important political and economic partner of Belgium and the European Union in the region. In his opinion, strengthening ties between the two countries is long-term and mutually beneficial.

 

During the conversation, parliamentarians discussed the development of Kazakhstan’s transport potential, cooperation in the energy sector and other topical issues. Particular attention was paid to expanding interregional cooperation between Central Asia and the European Union.

 

In turn, A. Kuspan briefed her Belgian colleagues about the political and economic reforms initiated by the President of Kazakhstan K. Tokayev. In particular, Belgian parliamentarians were informed about changes to the electoral system of Kazakhstan.

 

At a separate meeting with the Speaker of the Belgian Senate, Stephane D'Hose, A. Kuspan noted the successful dynamics of development of relations between Kazakhstan and Belgium.

 

The parties discussed the current issues of the bilateral and international agenda. The importance of developing relations within the Inter-Parliamentary Union was emphasized.