Constructive Dialogue on Inter-Parliamentary Cooperation in the Spotlight of Kazakhstan and the EU

Brussels, January 16, 2025 – The Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Belgium, Margulan Baimukhan, held separate meetings with the Chair of the European Parliament Delegation for Relations with Central Asia and Mongolia (DCAS), Giusi Princi, as well as the Diplomatic Advisor to the President of the European Parliament, Sylwia Kosinska, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan reports.

During the meetings, the parties discussed key issues of inter-parliamentary cooperation between Kazakhstan and the European Union, as well as the outcomes of the European Parliament delegation’s participation in the 21st Kazakhstan-EU Parliamentary Cooperation Committee, which took place in Astana in November of last year.

The organization of mutual visits by parliamentary delegations in 2025 was also discussed. Special attention was given to the prospects for developing cooperation within the inter-parliamentary framework and the planning of joint events under the Central Asia - European Union agenda for 2025.

The Kazakh diplomat expressed gratitude for the visit of the European Parliament delegation to Kazakhstan and emphasized the country’s commitment to strengthening relations with the EU through inter-parliamentary formats.

As a result of the meetings, an agreement was reached to maintain active dialogue to further advance cooperation between Kazakhstan and the European Union.