Romania will continue active cooperation with Kazakhstan

February 15, 2023, Bucharest – Ambassador of Kazakhstan Nurbakh Rustemov held meetings with a number of state and scientific persons of Romania – President of the Academy of Sciences Ioan-Aurel Pop, Advisor to the President, Professor Sergiu Nistor, Ministers of Economy Florin Spătaru and Energy Minister Virgil Popescu.

During the conversation, the Ambassador emphasized that our country continues large-scale internal transformations in accordance with the provisions of the Address of the Head of State to the people of Kazakhstan. He informed about the upcoming elections to the Majilis of the Parliament, the course of its preparation and the participating parties, the number of which has increased.

The Kazakh diplomat noted that Romania is a main partner of Kazakhstan in Eastern Europe due to its geographical and economic potential. N. Rustemov focused on the increased volume of bilateral trade between our countries over the past 3 years (2019 - 1.8 billion US dollars, 2022 - 2.6 billion US dollars).

Both sides stated that bilateral business forums, meetings of the intergovernmental commission on trade and economic cooperation, personal meetings between government officials and business structures undoubtedly contributed to the development of trade.

In addition, it was noted that cultural and humanitarian cooperation is an important component of relations between Kazakhstan and Romania. Vivid evidence is the concerts held by the National Conservatory of Kurmangazy and the «Otyrar Sazy» Academic Orchestra, the opening of the busts of Eminescu in Astana, Abai in Bucharest, Kurmangazy in Medjidia, «Kazakhstan» square in Bucharest and «Bucharest» square in Astana and many other events.

Following the results of the meetings, the Ambassador presented the interlocutors with memorable gifts with images of the national style.