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.