Kazakhstan, Iran keen on strengthening cooperation
As part of the first Meeting of the High-Level Committee of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO), Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan Alibek Bakayev held bilateral meetings with Minister of Foreign Affairs of Iran Abbas Araghchi and with Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Iran for Legal and International Affairs Kazem Gharibabadi and Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Iran for Economic Diplomacy Sayed Rasool Mohajer, Kazinform News Agency cites the Kazakh MFA.

During the meeting with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Iran, the parties discussed pressing issues of bilateral and multilateral cooperation, paying special attention to regional security, economic partnership, and coordination within international organizations. The details of upcoming bilateral official visits at various levels were also reviewed.
At the meeting with Iran’s Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mohajer, trade and economic partnership issues were discussed. Kazakhstan and Iran confirmed their readiness to implement the roadmap signed in December 2023 to increase bilateral trade, to develop transport and logistics capabilities, and enhance investment opportunities.
During the meeting with Iran’s Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Gharibabadi, the parties reviewed prospects for cooperation within the UN, CICA, SCO, OIC, ECO, and other international organizations. They also exchanged views on pressing global issues, including cooperation within the International Atomic Energy Agency.
Following the bilateral meetings, the parties agreed to continue active political dialogue and strengthen cooperation across the full spectrum of bilateral and multilateral issues of mutual interest.
Earlier it was reported that Kazakhstan and Iran had discussed the future of transport and trade cooperation in Kazakhstan’s Astanа.