THE FINNISH INSTITUTE OF INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS (FIIA) IS INTERESTED IN ESTABLISHING COOPERATION WITH ANALYTICAL INSTITUTES AND CENTERS OF KAZAKHSTAN

Helsinki, February 12, 2025 – Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Finland Azamat Abdraimov met with Director of the Finnish Institute of International Affairs (FIIA) Hiski Haukalla.

During the meeting, the sides exchanged views on topical issues of the regional and international agenda, as well as considered promising areas of bilateral cooperation. An agreement was reached on the further development of cooperation between the think tanks of the two countries, including the use of analytical and news materials, joint expert research, organization of interviews, internships and mutual visits.

The Kazakh diplomat spoke in detail about the large-scale transformations carried out under the leadership of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, as well as about modern foreign policy, including the multi-vector course and key international initiatives of Astana.

H.Haukalla highly appreciated Kazakhstan's role in bringing the countries' positions closer together to address current and global challenges of our time.