INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
TEHRAN-- The consular chiefs of Iran and Kazakhstan have signed a memorandum of understanding to improve consular ties
The signing took place during the 10th session of the Joint Consular Commission between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Republic of
Kazakhstan, which was held in Tehran.Alireza Mahmoudi, Director General of Consular Affairs at the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and
Director of the Department of Consular Service of the Republic of Kazakhstan Bauyrzhan Akatayev chaired the occasion, the Iranian foreign
ministry said in a declaration on Wednesday.Both sides expressed their complete satisfaction with the cancellation of 14-day visas for the
citizens of the 2 countries, highlighting the need to additional increase interactions and flight paths between the 2 countries.During the
session, a wide range of problems consisting of citizenship, students affairs, prisoners issues, authorities cooperation, the battle against
drugs and the conclusion of judicial agreements were discussed.The 2 sides also signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on consular
cooperation.The Kazakh authorities also paid a visit to the Services Desk at the Iranian Foreign Ministrys Department of Consular Affairs
He was briefed on how the Desk runs and offers services.
