Kazakhstan Foreign Minister Received the Head of the Polish Diplomatic Mission

Astana, January 31, 2025 – Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Murat Nurtleu received Chargé d’Affaires of Poland to Kazakhstan Michał Łabenda.

During the conversation, the parties discussed the current state and prospects of Kazakh-Polish cooperation, as well as reviewed the schedule of mutual high-level visits and events.

Minister Nurtleu extended his congratulations to the Polish diplomat on Poland’s Presidency in the EU Council and wished success in advancing the initiatives proposed during the presidency. He also reaffirmed Kazakhstan’s readiness to further deepening comprehensive and multifaceted cooperation between the two countries.

In his turn, Mr. Łabenda highlighted the high dynamics of interaction between the two countries and expressed Poland’s determination to continue actively working to enhance ties in all areas, with particular focus on expanding cultural exchanges.

Concluding the meeting, the parties agreed to maintain regular communication on important issues of bilateral cooperation.

Trade turnover between Kazakhstan and Poland for January-November 2024 amounted to 852.8 million US dollars, in 2023 it was 1.23 billion dollars. Foreign direct investment from Poland totaling 447.8 million dollars since 2005. Currently, around 140 companies with Polish capital are operating in Kazakhstan.