Kazakhstan’s New Economic Course Discussed in the Lithuanian Seimas

Vilnius, October 17, 2023 – The main points of the Address of the President of Kazakhstan were discussed at a round table in the Seimas of Lithuania on the eve of Republic Day. The leadership of the Parliament and the “Friendship Group”, representatives of various factions and committees took part in the discussion.

Ambassador of Kazakhstan Timur Urazaev spoke in detail about the current tasks set by the Head of State to the Government in terms of socio-economic development, and measures to further improve the well-being of citizens. Special attention is paid to areas of international cooperation: resolving transport and logistics issues, developing international corridors, and trade and investment projects in Kazakhstan.

The role of the Congress of World and Traditional Religions and the Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan was emphasized within the framework of geopolitical challenges and the foreign policy of our state. The priority of stability based on strengthening national unity and the identity of Kazakh citizens was especially noted.

The measures taken by the Kazakh government in resolving social issues of Kazakhstanis and pensions aroused interest. Lithuanian parliamentarians were interested in mechanisms for using pension savings to solve housing, healthcare, and education needs.

Deputy Speaker of the Seimas Julius Sabatauskas expressed interest in measures to return illegally acquired and withdrawn assets which are widely discussed outside our country.

Chairman of the Kazakhstan-Lithuania interparliamentary friendship group Edmundas Pupinis noted the unique practice of training Kazakhstani youth under the “Bolashak” program, expressing a recommendation for its continuation.

Deputy Rimante Šalaševičiūtė became interested in the provisions of the Address of the President of Kazakhstan regarding the additional possibility of using part of pension savings. In her opinion, this practice deserves attention for possible implementation in European countries.