In Georgian Foreign Ministry was discussed current agenda of Kazakh-Georgian cooperation

Tbilisi, January 31, 2024 – Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Georgia, Malik Murzalin, met with Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Georgia Alexander Khvtisiashvili to discuss topical issues of bilateral relations.

During the meeting, priority areas of political, trade, economic, investment, cultural and humanitarian cooperation were considered.

The Ambassador paid special attention to the problems related to some cases of refusal of entry to Georgia to citizens of Kazakhstan when crossing the state border. In turn, the Deputy Minister assured that together with the relevant departments of Georgia, he would comprehensively consider and make every effort to resolve this issue.

In addition, the parties discussed joint work plans for 2024, including the organization of high-level mutual visits, a number of events, including the next meeting of the intergovernmental commission, as well as political consultations.

Ambassador M. Murzalin spoke about the international events planned for this year in Kazakhstan: the Astana International Forum, the V World Nomad Games, tourism and transit and transport exhibitions, and called on the Georgian side to take part in them.

The Kazakh diplomat also briefed the Georgian side on the progress of political and socio-economic reforms in Kazakhstan, the foreign policy activity of our country, as well as the investment policy.

The interlocutors stressed the importance of intensifying work to expand the bilateral legal framework, which includes the signing of a number of agreements in trade, economic, investment, legal spheres, as well as in the field of education and science.

Following the talks, the diplomats reaffirmed their countries' commitment to further strengthening Kazakh-Georgian cooperation in all mutually beneficial areas.