Kazakh and Russian experts discussed cooperation on biological safety

 Almaty, May 26, 2021 – Almaty held the regular Kazakh-Russian interdepartmental consultations on biological safety issues.

At the meeting, the parties held discussions on the state of biological security in the Eurasian space. Special attention was given to cooperation in preventing outbreaks of infectious diseases and joint counteraction to biological threats.

The parties appreciated the constructive atmosphere of the dialogue, which reflects the close and allied relations between our states.

The delegations reaffirmed their interest in expanding the treaty base on said issues, and noted significant progress in finalizing the draft bilateral memorandum of cooperation in the field of biosafety.

Russian specialists paid another visit to the facilities of the Masgut Aikimbayev's National Scientific Center for Especially Dangerous Infections of the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Kazakhstan, as well as the Central Reference Laboratory.

Following the results of the regular round of consultations, the parties agreed to continue cooperation on all items on the joint agenda.