The second round of political consultations between the foreign ministries of Kazakhstan and Kuwait took place in the State of Kuwait on October 29. Kazakhstan’s delegation was led by Deputy Foreign Minister Arman Issagaliyev, while Kuwait’s delegation was headed by Assistant Foreign Minister for Asian Affairs Nawaf Abdulatif Al-Ahmad.
The sides reviewed the state and prospects of bilateral relations and reaffirmed their interest in strengthening political dialogue and practical cooperation. They also discussed stepping up contacts at the highest and high levels and promoting reciprocal visits.
On trade and economic cooperation, the two sides confirmed an agreement to hold the fourth meeting of the Kazakhstan-Kuwait Joint Intergovernmental Commission on Trade and Economic Cooperation. They also discussed ways to increase bilateral trade and expand investment ties.
Representatives of Kuwaiti government bodies and financial and investment institutions expressed interest in developing economic and investment links with Kazakhstan. Kazakhstan highlighted its potential as a reliable partner for Kuwait in food security and said it was ready to expand long-term supplies of agricultural and food products.
The participants also discussed investment cooperation with the Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development (KFAED) and other Kuwaiti financial institutions. They agreed to step up work on coordinating bilateral documents and preparing them for signing.
The consultations also covered regional and international issues and cooperation within international and regional organizations. The sides reaffirmed their commitment to regular dialogue between their foreign ministries and agreed to hold the next round of political consultations in Astana.
