Kazakhstan, EU Discuss Strengthening Cooperation, Visa Facilitation in Almaty Meeting

By Dana Omirgazy in International on 28 March 2025

ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy - Vice-President of European Commission Kaja Kallas discussed the prospects of cooperation between Kazakhstan and the European Union during the March 28 meeting in Almaty.  Tokayev and Kallas focused on the expansion of trade and economic …

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