A discussion of Kazakhstan's role in global and regional politics was held in Hungary

Budapest, March 6, 2025 - In the Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Hungary held a meeting dedicated to the role of Kazakhstan in global and regional politics. The event was held in the framework of the Center for International Economy's program at the Mathias Corvinus Collegium think tank institute. The workshop convened students from higher education institutions in Hungary and the Carpathian Basin.

Abzal Saparbekuly, the Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Hungary, delivered an address to the participants of the workshop on the history and culture of Kazakhstan to the Hungarian youth.

Then the Ambassador presented them the main directions of foreign policy course and economic priorities of Kazakhstan. In his speech, the Kazakh diplomat placed significant emphasis on the country's multi-vector approach, which is designed to enhance its economic potential, ensure its sovereignty, and elevate its international status. The speech addressed several pivotal elements of Kazakhstan's foreign policy, including its contributions to global and regional security, and explored the potential for collaboration with the European Union. A particular emphasis was placed on an examination of Kazakhstan's strategy for attracting foreign investment and strengthening international economic ties.

Moreover, within the scope of the Born Bold initiative, a presentation was conducted that expounded on the economic and investment prospects of Kazakhstan, which was presented to the event's attendees. Moreover, the Hungarian students were informed regarding the tourist potential of the host country, as well as the opportunities for travel within Kazakhstan within the framework of the visa-free regime for citizens of Hungary and the advantages of the recently introduced «Neo Nomad» visa.

Following the conclusion of the meeting, the Ambassador of Kazakhstan proceeded to address the inquiries posed by the Hungarian students. Additionally, guests in attendance were presented with traditional Kazakh culinary delicacies.

The event contributed to the expansion of the dialogue between Kazakhstan and Hungary in the academic and expert environment, as well as allowed students to learn more about current geopolitical processes and Kazakhstan's contribution to the development of international cooperation.

It is important to acknowledge that the Mathias Corvinus Collegium was established in 1996 as an institution that introduced complimentary educational programs designed for secondary school students. As time progressed, the organization began to function as a knowledge center for the development of Hungarian talent, organizing seminars and workshops on economic and political research for higher education institutions in Hungary and for ethnic Hungarians in the Carpathian Basin. Since 2022, there has been a representative office of the MCC Institute in Brussels and since 2023 in Vienna.

Earlier the Ambassador of Kazakhstan held a meeting with Noémi Pálfalvi, Director of International Cooperation Department of «MCC» and discussed the prospects of cooperation between think tanks of Kazakhstan and Hungary.