About political consultations between the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Islamic Republic of Iran

On November 15, 2023, political consultations were held in Tehran between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Islamic Republic of Iran (IRI). The Kazakh delegation was headed by the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan A. Bakaev, and the Iranian delegation was headed by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran A. Bagheri. During the meeting, current topics in bilateral relations, as well as issues of regional and international significance were discussed.

As part of the consultations, A. Bakaev held negotiations with the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Iran, Chairman of the Center for Political and International Studies M. Sheikhul-Islami. During which the parties discussed important issues in Kazakh-Iranian relations, including ways to develop cooperation in the field of scientific research.

Also, the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan held a meeting with M. Safari - the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Iran for Economic Diplomacy to discuss ways to further strengthen trade and economic cooperation between the two countries. Both sides positively assessed the dynamics of the development of trade and economic relations and investment cooperation between Kazakhstan and Iran, emphasizing the importance of not reducing this dynamics and further increasing cooperation in these areas.

In continuation of the political consultations, A.Bakayev held a meeting with the Director General of the Department of international security and stability of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran A. Eshrag, where they discussed ways to develop cooperation between the two countries within the framework of international organizations, including the UN, CICA, SCO, OIC, etc.

Following the results of political consultations and bilateral meetings, the parties agreed to continue the dialogue on the further development of mutually beneficial cooperation.