Kazakhstan and Romania are looking to expand cooperation in trade, investment, energy and transport, with officials from the two countries discussing new joint projects and stronger links between their businesses and regions. The discussions took place during a meeting between Kazakhstan’s Ambassador to Romania Amangeldy Sainov and Romanian President Nicușor Dan, held as Sainov presented his credentials as Kazakhstan’s new ambassador to Romania. The meeting was used to review the current state of bilateral relations and identify areas where cooperation could be expanded further.
According to Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the two sides noted the positive momentum in political dialogue and pointed to significant opportunities for developing economic relations. Particular attention was given to new joint projects, transport and logistics connections, business cooperation and closer ties between regions in Kazakhstan and Romania.
Energy was another important part of the discussions. Kazakhstan and Romania examined opportunities for cooperation in the energy sector, including Kazakhstan’s potential contribution to strengthening the energy security of Romania and the wider European market. Kazakh oil supplies to European markets were specifically highlighted during the meeting. Relibale transport and efficient energy routes need to be established which can support closer economic links between Kazakhastan and Romania.
For Kazakhstan, developing connections with European markets has made transport infrastructure and logistics an increasingly important part of its international economic cooperation. Romania, meanwhile, offers an important European partner as the two countries explore ways to improve the movement of goods and strengthen commercial links.The discussions were not limited to energy and trade. Sainov and President Dan also considered cooperation in culture, education and science, areas that could provide additional opportunities for exchanges between institutions and people in the two countries. The meeting also touched on Kazakhstan’s domestic development. Sainov conveyed greetings from President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to the Romanian president and briefed him on Kazakhstan’s political and socioeconomic reforms. He also discussed the results of the Kurultai elections.
The emphasis on joint projects comes as Kazakhstan seeks to broaden its economic partnerships and strengthen connections with European countries. For Romania, it provides a deeper relationship and engagement with a major Central Asia economy while helping strengthen areas such as energy and transsport. The two countries have maintained diplomatic relations for decades, and the latest discussions indicate an effort to give those ties a stronger economic dimension. Rather than focusing solely on political contacts, the meeting placed practical cooperation at the centre of the conversation, particularly projects that could bring businesses and regional authorities from both countries closer together.
Transport and logistics are especially relevant to the relationship because improved routes can support trade beyond the immediate bilateral market. The discussions around reliable routes therefore form part of a broader effort to connect Kazakhstan more effectively with European markets.
Energy is likely to remain another central area of cooperation. Kazakhstan is a major producer of oil, while Romania has an established role in Europe’s energy system. The discussion of Kazakh oil supplies and European energy security suggests that both sides see scope for building on existing commercial links. The meeting also reflects the broader range of Kazakhstan-Romania relations. Cooperation in education, science and culture can complement economic projects by creating institutional and professional links between the two countries.
While the September 7 2026 meeting did not announce a specific list of newly signed projects, the discussions established several areas in which the two sides see room for further work. Energy, transport, logistics, investment and business cooperation were placed alongside cultural, educational and scientific exchanges. The latest talks therefore point towards a relationship that is increasingly focused on practical economic cooperation. With both sides expressing interest in new projects and stronger connectivity, Kazakhstan and Romania are looking to turn their existing political dialogue into broader cooperation involving businesses, institutions and regional partners.
