The development of interparliamentary diplomacy is a priority in Kazakh-Romanian relations

March 12, 2024, Astana-Bucharest – New ways to enhance interparliamentary cooperation were the main topic of negotiations in the format of a videoconference between Chairman of the Committee on International Affairs, Defense and Security of the Majilis of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan Aigul Kuspan and Chairman of the Foreign Policy Committee of the Chamber of Deputies of Romania Rosalia-Iboya Biro.

During the negotiations, the deputies discussed in detail the prospects of interparliamentary partnership in bilateral and multilateral formats. In particular, the parties agreed to resume visits by representatives of the Parliaments of the two countries, as well as to intensify the exchange of experience between legislative bodies through PACE and the OSCE PA.

In addition, the Chairmen of the Parliamentary Committees also discussed issues of bilateral partnership in the political, trade, economic, cultural and humanitarian spheres. At the same time, an important point of the negotiations was the discussion of the participation of the two countries in the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals, the development of the "Middle Corridor" and the connection of the ports of Aktau and Constanta, as well as the expansion of energy cooperation.

At the same time, A. Kuspan informed her colleague about the progress of working on visa facilitation with the European Union, which in the future will give impetus to cooperation in all areas, including business cooperation, investment, tourism, culture and education.

At the end of the conversation, an exchange of views took place on topical issues on the international agenda.