Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Alibek Bakayev held talks with Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Malaysia Lukanisman bin Awang Sauni.

A.Bakayev noted that «Kazakhstan views Malaysia as one of its key partners in the region. Over more than 34 years of diplomatic relations, the two countries have established a regular, constructive and substantive political dialogue».

The parties discussed prospects for intensifying political interaction, developing interparliamentary ties, expanding trade, economic and investment cooperation, as well as strengthening contacts in the fields of education, tourism and high technologies. Mutual interest in further improving the legal and contractual framework was also confirmed.

Particular attention was given to cooperation within the United Nations and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, including coordination of approaches and mutual support for initiatives on multilateral platforms.

The Kazakh side also informed the Malaysian partners about the activities of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia, expressing interest in expanding the participation of regional states in this platform.

Following the talks, both sides reaffirmed their commitment to the consistent development of Kazakhstan-Malaysia cooperation and to maintaining regular contacts on regional and global agenda issues.

Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1171739?lang=kk