Austria seeks comprehensive cooperation with Kazakhstan

Vienna, 8 February 2024 - The Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Republic of Austria, Mukhtar Tleuberdi, met with the Secretary General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Austria, Nikolaus Marschik.

The Parties discussed a wide range of bilateral and multilateral cooperation. The importance of organising mutual visits at high and highest levels was underlined. During the talks, the issues of expanding the legal framework and liberalization of the visa regime of the EU countries for citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan were raised.

According to Mr. Marschik, Kazakhstan is Austria's largest trade and economic partner in Central Asia. In connection with the EU's growing interest in developing Kazakhstan's transit and transport potential, he stressed the strategic role of our country in the supply chains between Asia and Europe.

The Austrian diplomat underlined the close cooperation between the two countries on multilateral platforms, including the OSCE and the UN. Both sides exchanged views on the international agenda in the light of current challenges.

At the end of the meeting, the sides agreed to continue work on broadening and deepening cooperation in all areas.