On March 31 – April 1, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Olexandr Mischenko paid a visit to the Republic of Kazakhstan, during which interagency consultations were held at the level of deputy foreign ministers.

Olexandr Mischenko discussed issues of trade, economic, humanitarian, and investment coopertion with Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of National Economy Serik Zhumangarin and Minister of Foreign Affairs Yermek Kosherbayev. A meeting with members of the “Group of Friendship with Ukraine” in the Mazhilis (the lower chamber of Kazakhstan’s Parliament) was devoted to the prospects for interparliamentary cooperation and the exchange of legislative experience.

During the meetings Ukrainian MFA representative also informed the Kazakh side about Kyiv’s efforts to achieve a just and lasting peace in Ukraine.

The Deputy Minister took part in the opening ceremony of the Ukrainian-Kazakh Business Forum, organized by the Embassy of Ukraine at the site of the Kazakhstan Machinery Fair 2026, addressing participants of Ukraine’s first business mission to Kazakhstan in many years. In March-April of this year, representatives of twelve leading Ukrainian companies visited Astana, Karaganda, Pavlodar, and Kokshetau.

During a meeting with the Ukrainian diaspora in Astana, Olexandr Mischenko presented the Order of Princess Olga, 3rd Class, to Kazakh activist Nina Horst for her personal contribution to volunteer activities and support for Ukraine.

The visit took place in implementation of the agreements between Presidents Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Kassym-Jomart Tokayev on a comprehensive reset and revitalization of bilateral relations. During the negotiations the parties identified specific areas for further cooperation and reaffirmed intentions to strengthen mutual trade and cultural-humanitarian engagement.

“Kazakhstan has been and remains a key partner of Ukraine in Central Asia. Our country values the consistent stance of official Astana in support of Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. For our part, we have always treated the independence and national identity of the Republic of Kazakhstan with respect,” noted Olexandr Mischenko.