For Chisinau, this issue has practical significance. According to data from the Moldovan Embassy in Kazakhstan, trade between the two countries in 2025 totaled $30.94 million—approximately $9.62 million less than the previous year. Moldova’s exports to Kazakhstan reached $13.13 million, while imports totaled $17.81 million.
It is precisely against the backdrop of this decline in bilateral trade that the parties intend to intensify the work of the intergovernmental commission. At a meeting on August 18, representatives of the two countries identified trade, energy, and transportation as priorities and discussed deepening political dialogue.
Special attention was given to preparations for the commission’s next meeting. This meeting should enable the parties to identify areas for further economic cooperation and establish a more substantive bilateral agenda.
The situation in Kazakhstan itself will also be an important factor for future contacts. A new Constitution has been in effect in the country since July 1, 2026, providing for a transition to a unicameral Kurultai in place of the previous bicameral parliament. Elections for deputies to the new representative body are scheduled for August 23, 2026.
As a reminder, the parliamentary commission on foreign policy previously approved the start of negotiations between Moldova and Kazakhstan on concluding an agreement on the promotion and mutual protection of investments. The main goal is to attract more investment into the country by creating a stable legal environment that will stimulate entrepreneurial activity and investment from both foreign companies and domestic investors.
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