Inter-parliamentary diplomacy in the focus of Kazakh-Romanian relations

On October 7, 2020, negotiations were held between the leaders of the inter-parliamentary friendship groups "Kazakhstan-Romania" in the format of a video conference.

Within the framework of the event, deputy of the Mazhilis of the Parliament of Kazakhstan Bakytzhan Yertaev and Deputy Chairman of the Chamber of Deputies Florin Iordache discussed in detail the state and prospects for the development of bilateral relations during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Kazakhstani deputy suggested starting the implementation of joint projects in such areas of mutual interest as transport, logistics, pharmaceuticals, energy, agro-industrial complex, tourism. At the same time, it was noted the readiness to continue and expand constructive interaction through multilateral parliamentary diplomacy.

Also B. Ertaev thanked the Romanian side for assistance in the repatriation of Kazakhstani students.

In turn, F. Iordache noted with satisfaction the dynamic development of cultural and humanitarian cooperation. So, in 2020, a bust of Abai Kunanbaiuly was opened in Bucharest, Days of Culture were held in Cluj-Napoca and Days of Kazakhstani Cinema in Constanta.

Romanian MPs also proposed to intensify mutually beneficial cooperation in the development of green energy, using European development funds.

The deputies agreed to continue the practice of holding regular negotiations in the format of videoconferences.