As part of his working visit to Southeast Asian countries, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Alibek Bakayev held a meeting with Deputy Permanent Secretary for International Organizations of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Brunei Darussalam Awang Haji Mohd Yusra Bin Haji Mohd Salleh.

During the talks, a thorough exchange of views took place on a wide range of bilateral and multilateral agenda issues. The sides confirmed their mutual interest in further strengthening political dialogue, expanding trade and economic cooperation, improving the legal and contractual framework, as well as launching and developing institutional mechanisms of interaction. The importance of intensifying cultural and humanitarian ties as a significant element of expanding bilateral partnership was noted.

“Kazakhstan can serve as a gateway for Bruneian companies to the market of our region and the Eurasian Economic Union. There is also significant potential to deepen investment cooperation between our countries. We invite companies from Brunei to invest in our economy, particularly in energy, transport and logistics, tourism, healthcare, new technologies and finance,” the Kazakh diplomat stated during the meeting.

Special attention was given to coordinating efforts within the framework of the United Nations and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, including issues of mutual support for initiatives on international platforms.

The Kazakh side proposed considering the possibility of Brunei Darussalam joining the activities of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia.

“Our countries share common positions on the majority of regional and global issues, which provides a solid foundation for our joint efforts within international organizations,” Deputy Minister Bakayev noted.

At the conclusion of the meeting, the parties confirmed their commitment to the progressive development of Kazakhstan-Brunei relations and agreed to continue constructive dialogue and coordination on current international and regional agenda issues.

«Наши страны разделяют общие позиции по большинству региональных и глобальных вопросов, что дает нам прочную основу для совместных усилий в рамках международных организаций», – отметил А. Бакаев.

По итогам встречи стороны подтвердили нацеленность на поступательное развитие казахско-брунейских отношений и договорились продолжить конструктивный диалог и координацию по актуальным вопросам международной и региональной повестки дня.

Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1170916?lang=kk