ASTANA, Kazakhstan, February 17. Kazakhstan and
Sweden discussed ways to deepen political dialogue during the fifth
round of political consultations between their foreign ministries
in Astana, Trend
reports via the Kazak MFA.
The sides also addressed prospects to expand trade and
investment and strengthen cultural and humanitarian cooperation.
The talks also covered Kazakhstan’s partnership with the European
Union, cooperation within international organizations, and key
regional and global issues.
The Kazakh delegation was led by Deputy Foreign Minister Arman
Issetov, while Sweden was represented by Torbjörn Sohlström,
Director-General for Political Affairs.
According to Kazakhstan’s Foreign Ministry, bilateral trade
between Kazakhstan and Sweden reached 361.6 million in 2025, up
10.4% from 2024, with Kazakh exports of $75.9 million and imports
of $285.6 million. From 2005 to 2025, Sweden’s gross direct
investment in Kazakhstan exceeded $690 million.
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