Budapest, 4 November 2026 – Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Kazakhstan to Hungary Anel Bakytbekkyzy held a meeting with Anikó Hallerne Nagy, Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly (Parliament) of Hungary.
During the meeting, the parties discussed the current state and prospects for the development of the Kazakhstan–Hungary strategic partnership, with particular emphasis on strengthening parliamentary diplomacy as an important instrument for political dialogue, expanding bilateral cooperation and engagement in international forums.
The Ambassador stressed that Kazakhstan regards Hungary as one of its key and reliable partners in Central and Eastern Europe. Highlighting the high level of mutual understanding and trust between the two countries, she emphasized the need to further intensify interparliamentary contacts, including cooperation between the friendship groups of the legislative bodies of Kazakhstan and Hungary.
Particular attention was paid to expanding direct contacts between parliamentarians of the two countries, exchanging experience in legislative activities and strengthening cooperation among women parliamentarians. The parties emphasized the importance of enhancing the role of women in political and public life, promoting gender equality and expanding opportunities to exchange best parliamentary practices.
A separate topic of discussion was the development of interparliamentary cooperation in multilateral formats, particularly within the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) and the Parliamentary Assembly of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE PA). The parties underscored the importance of strengthening contacts between Kazakh and Hungarian parliamentarians on international parliamentary platforms, sharing experience and coordinating efforts on issues of mutual interest. In this context, they noted the prospects for expanding cooperation in strengthening democratic institutions, upholding the rule of law, protecting human rights and promoting gender equality.
In the context of developing bilateral relations, the parties also highlighted the importance of existing cooperation mechanisms, including intergovernmental commissions, the Strategic Council and the Business Council, which facilitate the implementation of joint initiatives in trade, economic, investment and other fields.
One of the central topics of the talks was the upcoming 35th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Kazakhstan and Hungary in 2027. The parties emphasized the importance of using this milestone to give additional impetus to bilateral cooperation. In this regard, they considered the possibility of preparing a joint anniversary declaration by the interparliamentary friendship groups of the two countries.
During the meeting, the Ambassador briefed the Hungarian side on the extensive political and institutional reforms being implemented in Kazakhstan at the initiative of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev as part of the country's course towards building a “Just Kazakhstan.” In particular, she presented the main provisions of the new Constitution of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the activities of the Kuryltai and the Kazakhstan People's Council, as well as the key priorities outlined in the President's State of the Nation Address, entitled “Kazakhstan’s Current Priorities in a New Historical Cycle.”
For her part, A.Hallerne, on behalf of Ágnes Forsthoffer, Speaker of the National Assembly of Hungary, and on her own behalf, congratulated Anel Bakytbekkyzy on her appointment as Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to Hungary and wished her success in her diplomatic mission.
The Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly reaffirmed Hungary's interest in further developing comprehensive relations with Kazakhstan and expressed support for initiatives aimed at strengthening interparliamentary cooperation.
The Hungarian parliamentarian also highly commended the constitutional reforms in Kazakhstan, highlighting the modern character of the new Constitution, including its provisions addressing environmental protection, artificial intelligence and the development of the digital economy.
Following the meeting, the parties reaffirmed their mutual interest in further strengthening the Kazakhstan–Hungary strategic partnership, expanding bilateral and multilateral parliamentary dialogue, revitalizing the activities of interparliamentary friendship groups and implementing joint initiatives in the interests of both countries.
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