On the Kazakh-Turkmen consular consultations

Nur-Sultan, April 20, 2021 - As part of the deepening of bilateral consular cooperation, Kazakh-Turkmen consular consultations were held via video-conference with the participation of the heads of diplomatic missions of the two countries and representatives of the competent institutions.

The Kazakh delegation was headed by the Director of the Department of Consular Service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan Bauyrzhan Akatayev, and the Turkmen delegation was headed by the Head of the Department of Consular Service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Annamurat Altiyev.

During the negotiations, the parties discussed the expansion of the legal-treaty framework, particularly the procedure for crossing the border by citizens of the two countries, the relocation of kandas to Kazakhstan, the harmonization of the consular fees and the issuance of visas to drivers of vehicles.

In addition, negotiations were held to expand bilateral cooperation in protecting the rights and interests of citizens.

At the end of the consultations, the parties confirmed their readiness to further strengthen cooperation across the entire spectrum of consular relations.