Valikhan Bakhretdinov, President of Kazakhstan-EU Gateway, met with Dubravka Hanževački, Vice-President of the European Economic and Social Committee, to discuss strengthening cooperation between the European Union and Kazakhstan.
The meeting focused on enhancing interaction between the civil society sectors of the EU and the Republic of Kazakhstan, reinforcing dialogue between social partners, and promoting inclusive and sustainable cooperation. Both sides highlighted the importance of ensuring that the voices of organised civil society contribute meaningfully to bilateral relations.
About the EESC
The European Economic and Social Committee is an advisory body of the European Union representing employers, workers and civil society organisations. It provides opinions to EU institutions and ensures that the perspectives of organised civil society are reflected in EU policymaking
This meeting marked an important step in strengthening institutional dialogue and advancing practical cooperation between EU and Kazakhstan civil society actors.