Ambassador of Kazakhstan Meets with Members of the Seimas Friendship Group

Vilnius, 26 March 2026 — A meeting was held at the Seimas of the Republic of Lithuania with members of the Lithuania–Kazakhstan Friendship Group, dedicated to the new Constitution of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

Ambassador of Kazakhstan T. Urazayev briefed Lithuanian deputies on the results of the nationwide referendum held on 15 March this year and provided a detailed overview of the key provisions of the constitutional reform. Particular attention was given to major institutional changes, including the transition to a unicameral parliamentary system with the establishment of the Kurultai, the introduction of the Vice President institution, as well as the strengthening of checks and balances.

During the meeting, the parties discussed the current state and prospects of Kazakhstan–Lithuania bilateral relations, including trade, economic and investment cooperation, and exchanged views on current international and regional issues.

Lithuanian deputies were also informed about major initiatives of Astana, including the establishment of an international water organization, as well as the upcoming Regional Environmental Summit in Astana (RES-2026), to be held in April this year with the participation of international guests.

The participants reaffirmed their mutual commitment to strengthening bilateral dialogue and noted the importance of platforms such as the Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions in promoting peace and enhancing international trust in the context of current geopolitical developments.