ASTANA, Kazakhstan, March 18. Kazakhstan’s
Mazhilis (lower house of the parliament) has ratified the Strategic
Partnership and Cooperation Agreement with the UK, Trend reports via the
Mazhilis.
The document was signed on April 24, 2024, in Astana. The
necessity of its conclusion stems from the UK's withdrawal from the
European Union in early 2020.
This agreement establishes a framework for deepening strategic
cooperation between the two nations, with a focus on enhancing
collaboration across political, economic, cultural, and other
domains. It aims to expand trade, economic, and investment
relations, strengthen security cooperation, and foster the
development of scientific, technological, and cultural-humanitarian
ties.
Under the terms of the agreement, both parties are committed to
advancing political dialogue grounded in international law and
shared values, with the goal of promoting international peace,
stability, and security.
Furthermore, the agreement provides a legal foundation for the
implementation of strategic cooperation in areas such as
entrepreneurship, customs, labor rights, justice, intellectual
property, energy, investments, healthcare, and education.
