Iran, Kazakhstan Discuss Expanding Cooperation in Sports and Tourism
Iran's ambassador to Kazakhstan met with Kazakhstan's tourism and sports minister to explore avenues for deeper bilateral ties in the two sectors, according to IRNA.

Iran's ambassador to Kazakhstan, Ali-Akbar Jokar, held talks with Kazakhstan's Minister of Tourism and Sports, Yerbol Myrzabossynov, to discuss ways to enhance bilateral cooperation in sports and tourism, the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) reported.
According to IRNA, the meeting focused on expanding collaboration between the two countries in these two areas, though the report did not specify further details of the discussions or any agreements reached.
The talks come amid broader efforts by Tehran and Astana to strengthen bilateral relations across various sectors. IRNA did not provide additional information on the timing or venue of the meeting.
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