During the consultations, diplomats from both countries discussed a wide range of issues, including political cooperation, trade and economic relations, as well as cultural and humanitarian ties. They also reviewed the schedule of bilateral events and visits planned for 2025.
In his remarks, Kazakhstan’s Deputy Foreign Minister Roman Vassilenko stressed that Kazakhstan considers Slovenia an important political and economic partner within the European Union. He expressed Astana’s readiness to further develop and expand bilateral and multilateral cooperation. In this context, he underlined the importance of the newly opened Kazakh Embassy in Slovenia, which symbolizes the strengthening of bilateral relations.
The head of the Slovenian delegation, State Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs Marko Štucin, highlighted Kazakhstan as a key partner for Slovenia in Central Asia and expressed confidence in deepening cooperation across various fields.
While discussing Kazakhstan’s cooperation with the European Union, the Slovenian diplomat reiterated support for the liberalization of the visa regime between Kazakhstan and the EU.
The diplomats also exchanged views on key international and regional issues and reaffirmed their shared commitment to close cooperation within multilateral frameworks and international organizations.
The parties agreed to maintain an active and productive dialogue between their Ministries of Foreign Affairs and to continue joint efforts to strengthen trade, economic and investment relations.
From 2005 to date, the gross inflow of direct investment from Slovenia to Kazakhstan has totaled 36 million US dollars. In 2023, trade turnover between Kazakhstan and Slovenia amounted to 111.5 million dollars. From January to September 2024, trade turnover reached $92.5 million, including $4.4 million in exports and $88.1 million in imports.
