Kazakhstan and Croatia have confirmed their intention to deepen bilateral ties, with new discussions focused on trade, investment and humanitarian cooperation, DKNews.kz reports.
The issue was discussed in Astana during a meeting between Deputy Foreign Minister Arman Issetov and Croatian Ambassador Refik Šabanović.
Positive momentum in bilateral relations
During the talks, the sides reviewed the current state of Kazakhstan–Croatia relations and future opportunities for partnership.
Officials noted positive momentum in several areas of cooperation.
Key spheres discussed:
- political dialogue
- trade and economic cooperation
- cultural and humanitarian ties
- multilateral engagement
The meeting reflects continued efforts by both countries to expand practical cooperation beyond traditional diplomacy.
Trade and investment in focus
Special attention was given to strengthening economic links and creating new opportunities for business.
Priority areas included:
- expanding bilateral trade
- attracting investment
- launching joint business projects
- increasing contacts between private sectors
Officials stressed the importance of stronger engagement between business communities, which can help turn political dialogue into measurable economic results.
Education, science and tourism opportunities
The sides also discussed cooperation in sectors with long-term growth potential.
Among them:
- education exchanges
- scientific cooperation
- tourism development
- people-to-people ties
These areas are increasingly important as countries seek sustainable partnerships built not only on trade, but also on innovation and human capital.
Commitment to continued dialogue
Both parties expressed readiness to continue close cooperation in bilateral and international formats.
They confirmed plans to maintain constructive dialogue within international organizations and multilateral platforms.
This suggests Kazakhstan and Croatia are interested in coordinating positions on broader regional and global issues.
Why this matters
Although Kazakhstan and Croatia are geographically distant, both countries can benefit from stronger economic and diplomatic links.
Key implications:
- wider market access for businesses
- new investment channels
- stronger educational and tourism exchange
- broader European cooperation for Kazakhstan
As Kazakhstan continues to diversify partnerships in Europe, ties with Croatia may create new openings in trade, logistics and innovation.
