Kazakhstan and Lithuania have established cooperation in the field of official development assistance

Vilnius, August 8, 2023 – The Kazakhstan Agency of International Development  «KazAID» and the Lithuanian Central Project Management Agency «CPVA» have signed a Memorandum of Understanding and Cooperation for the joint implementation of projects, strengthening regional cooperation between Kazakhstan and Lithuania in the field of official development assistance (ODA).

The sides mentioned that cooperation between Kazakh and Lithuanian agencies has great potential in exchanging experience and implementing joint projects aimed at the sustainable development of Central Asian countries. Also during the visit of the Kazakh delegation, meetings were held with the Lithuanian MFA and other state and non-profit institutions of the Republic of Lithuania.

The visit aimed to expand the range of external office partnerships and raise awareness of the international community about the sustainable development policy of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

These issues are of particular relevance in accordance with the need to effectively use the potential of KazAID to promote the culture and history of Kazakhstan, voiced by the President of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev during the second meeting of the National Kurultai «Adiletti Kazakhstan – Adal Azamat», held on 17th of June in Turkestan.

 The Kazakhstan Agency of International Development  «KazAID» is the national operator in the field of ODA of the Republic of Kazakhstan and a subordinate organization of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs; was established on December 15, 2020.

The Lithuanian Central Project Management Agency «CPVA», established in 2003 by the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Lithuania, is responsible for the management of programs and projects financed from the state budget, the EU and other international donors.