Kazakhstan and Saudi Arabia Advancing Human Resources Cooperation
Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Saudi Arabia, Madiyar Menilbekov, met with the Deputy Minister of Human Resources and Social Development of Saudi Arabia, Tareq bin Abdulaziz Al-Hammad, according to the Kazakh Foreign Ministry’s press service cited by Kazinform News Agency.
The discussions focused on broad prospects for cooperation, with both parties expressing readiness to enhance collaboration in the field of labor resources.
Key Points from the Meeting
- Ambassador Menilbekov shared updates on Kazakhstan’s major economic reforms and social development progress.
- He stressed Kazakhstan's interest in deepening ties with Saudi Arabia in human resources and social development, including signing an agreement in this area.
- Deputy Minister Al-Hammad highlighted Saudi Arabia’s strong commitment to labor cooperation and outlined priority directions for international partnerships.
- The Saudi side confirmed its willingness to sign a relevant cooperation agreement.
Future Steps
Both sides agreed to keep regular communication channels open to further strengthen bilateral cooperation and expand the legal framework between the two countries.
"The Kingdom attaches great importance to the development of cooperation with Kazakhstan in the area of labor resources," said Deputy Minister Al-Hammad.
Additional Context
Earlier, the Kazakh Foreign Ministry hosted a meeting of the consultative body “Dialogue Platform on the Human Dimension,” aimed at fostering international human resource dialogue.
Summary: Kazakhstan and Saudi Arabia aim to expand cooperation in labor and social development sectors, with commitments to sign agreements and maintain ongoing dialogue to strengthen bilateral ties.