The Ambassador of Kazakhstan Daulet Batrashev held a meeting with the Minister of Environmental Protection and Green Transition of Croatia Marija Vučković.

The interlocutors discussed the current state and prospects of bilateral cooperation in environmental protection, sustainable development, and climate policy. They noted the importance of intensifying dialogue between relevant agencies, as well as exchanging experiences in environmental regulation, water resources management, energy efficiency, and the implementation of green technologies.

The Kazakh diplomat outlined Kazakhstan's priority areas within the UN, with a particular emphasis on the initiative of the President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to establish an International Water Organization to strengthen water diplomacy and develop sustainable water resources management.

Special attention was paid to a roundtable discussion of this initiative at the Regional Environmental Summit in Astana, which aims to become a platform for developing joint solutions on climate adaptation, economic decarbonization, and sustainable energy development. The ambassador outlined the concept and agenda of the event, emphasizing its practical focus and focus on building partnerships between states, international organizations, and the business community.

Ambassador Batrashev also presented information about the International Center for Green Technologies and Investment Projects, which serves as a platform for interaction between governments, businesses, and international organizations, ensuring the implementation of advanced solutions in energy efficiency, renewable energy, waste and water resources management.

In her turn, Minister Vučković noted the importance of strengthening international cooperation in the face of growing climate challenges, supporting efforts to consolidate international cooperation in the water sector. She also expressed interest in collaborating with the Center for Green Technologies and Investment Projects and, given Croatia's experience, expressed a readiness to exchange experiences and best practices in water resources management.