The Black Sea entered the talks. Kazakhstan and Bulgaria discussed the security of commercial shipping, along with prospects for expanding economic and investment cooperation, DKNews.kz reports.
Kazakhstan’s Ambassador to Bulgaria, Viktor Temirbayev, met with Ivanka Tasheva, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Bulgaria.
Commercial shipping security discussed separately
The sides exchanged views on international and regional issues.
One of the specific topics was the security of commercial navigation in the Black Sea.
For Kazakhstan, this issue is directly linked to the stability of international transport routes and foreign trade. Any disruption or heightened risk along maritime corridors can complicate cargo flows between regions.
Astana and Sofia want to expand economic ties
A significant part of the meeting focused on bilateral cooperation.
Kazakhstan and Bulgaria are interested in developing trade, economic and investment cooperation, while also deepening political dialogue.
The agenda goes beyond contacts between businesses. The two countries also intend to strengthen cooperation between government institutions and explore new areas for joint work.
Cultural ties also remain on the agenda
The diplomats also discussed cultural and humanitarian cooperation.
Kazakhstan and Bulgaria intend to strengthen cultural ties and complement political and economic relations with broader people-to-people contacts.
Such cooperation can expand bilateral relations beyond official diplomacy through cultural projects and direct exchanges.
Cooperation will continue through international organizations
The meeting also covered interaction within international organizations.
Viktor Temirbayev and Ivanka Tasheva confirmed their interest in further developing multilateral cooperation and maintaining dialogue on international issues.
The sides expressed readiness to continue constructive engagement across the full bilateral agenda.
The next stage of cooperation will focus on political dialogue, trade, investment and the security of international transport routes.
