The Speaker of the National Assembly of Hungary received the Kazakh Ambassador

Budapest, 29 October 2024 - The Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to Hungary paid a courtesy call to the National Assembly where he was received by Speaker László Kövér.

The parties reviewed current problems on the bilateral relations agenda, such as the state and prospects of political, trade-economic, cultural-humanitarian, and inter-parliamentary relations, as well as the possibility of holding future bilateral high-level visits.

The interlocutors noted the expansion of contacts between Kazakhstan and Hungary, noting that the official visit of Kazakhstan's Chairman of the Majilis of the Parliament, Yerlan Koshanov, to Hungary on October 7-8 provided a significant boost to the development of parliamentary diplomacy. László Kövér, the Chairman of the Hungarian legislative, plans to visit Kazakhstan in 2025.

Ambassador Abzal Saparbekuly praised the Hungarian side for Yerlan Kosanov's well-organized visit and kind reception, stating that it was beneficial and enlightening.

Furthermore, the Kazakh envoy shared ideas for the development of bilateral relations, emphasizing that the focus will be on deepening political discourse, developing economic links, and expanding cultural and humanitarian collaboration. It was also mentioned that work is being done to execute previously established agreements following visits by Kazakhstan and Hungary's top leaders.

At the end of the meeting, László Köver wished the Ambassador well in his future endeavors.