Kazakh-Polish cooperation discussed in Kazakh capital
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Roman Vassilenko received Poland's Chargé d'Affaires in Kazakhstan Michał Łabenda, Kazinform News Agency cites the press service of the Kazakh MFA.
During the meeting, the parties discussed a wide range of issues, including deepening bilateral cooperation in political, trade and economic, parliamentary, cultural, and educational spheres.
The Kazakh deputy minister praised the active efforts of the Polish diplomat since his recent appointment to Astana and expressed confidence in further strengthening the cooperation between the two countries.
As part of enhancing the political dialogue, the parties reviewed the implementation of the agreements reached during the meeting between Foreign Ministers Murat Nurtleu and Radosław Sikorski on the sidelines of the 79th UN General Assembly session in New York (September 24, 2024) and during the Kazakh-Polish inter-ministerial consultations held in Warsaw (October 22-23, 2024).
The diplomats emphasized particularly fruitful trade and economic relations, as evidenced by the presence in Kazakhstan of well-known Polish companies such as Polpharma (pharmaceuticals), Selena Group (building chemicals), and Stokson (confectionery), among others. Furthermore, an agreement was reached to continue preparations for the 10th meeting of the Intergovernmental Commission on Trade and Economic Cooperation, scheduled for 2025 in Astana (co-chairs are the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan and the Ministry of Economic Development and Technology of Poland).
In turn, Łabenda expressed particular interest in expanding cultural ties and proposed organizing concerts and films in Kazakhstan.
Significant attention was also devoted to strengthening connections in the fields of education and science. It was noted that Poland is a popular destination for Kazakh students, with over 3,000 currently studying in the country. Moreover, about 20 Polish language teachers are employed in secondary and higher educational institutions in Kazakhstan, enhancing cultural and academic ties between the two countries.
In his turn, Vassilenko expressed support for the Polish side’s initiatives and emphasized commitment to the development of comprehensive cooperation. He also congratulated the Polish diplomat on Poland’s Independence Day, celebrated on November 11, and extended his best wishes for continued prosperity and well-being to the people of Poland.
