The issues were raised during a meeting on November 11 between Uzbekistan’s Deputy Foreign Minister Olimjon Abdullayev and Kazakhstan’s Ambassador to Uzbekistan Yeraly Tugzhanov.
The talks focused on protecting the rights and legitimate interests of Uzbek citizens, facilitating cross-border travel and removing obstacles at border checkpoints.
Particular attention was given to the possibility of granting Uzbek citizens certain exemptions or preferential arrangements under QazETA, Kazakhstan’s electronic travel authorization system.
The officials also discussed organized employment opportunities for Uzbek citizens in Kazakhstan, improvements to the legal framework governing labor migration and measures to ensure more favorable conditions for citizens of both countries living in the neighboring state.
The two sides expressed their interest in continuing the dialogue and expanding practical cooperation on the issues discussed.
