Kazakhstan, Montenegro Intend to Boost Cooperation in Tourism Sector

The prospects for enhancing tourism cooperation, increasing tourist flow, and strengthening business relations between Kazakhstan and Montenegro were the key topics of discussion during a meeting between Gabiden Temirbek, Consul General of Kazakhstan in Podgorica, and Simonida Kordić, Montenegro’s Minister of Tourism.

According to the Kazakh Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the meeting aimed to explore opportunities for deepening bilateral collaboration in the tourism sector, The Caspian Post reports, citing Kazinform.

At the meeting, held on Feb 11, Consul General Temirbek spoke on the importance of a visa-free regime for further enhancing tourism and business relations between the two countries. He expressed hope that the seasonal visa-free regime, which Montenegro introduces annually for Kazakh citizens, will be extended in 2025.

In turn, Minister Kordić expressed a keen interest in expanding tourism cooperation with Kazakhstan and increasing bilateral tourist flows. She underscored the importance of developing air connections, optimizing visa procedures, and diversifying the tourism industry. Additionally, she stated that the issue of the seasonal visa-free regime is currently under review by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Montenegro in cooperation with the relevant authorities of the European Union.

At the conclusion of the meeting, the parties agreed to continue their joint efforts to strengthen cooperation in tourism, effectively utilize the tourism potential, and develop long-term partnerships between Kazakhstan and Montenegro.