During the dialogue, participants reviewed current epidemiological data on HIV/AIDS in the country, as well as the challenges and prospects for implementing relevant programmes. Approaches to decriminalizing legal norms affecting people living with HIV/AIDS were explored, and effective plans were formulated to enhance the involvement of governmental partners, non-governmental organizations, and key population groups, targeted by HIV/AIDS programmes.

Preliminary results of the SCALE initiative were also presented at the event. Grant recipients from Kazakhstan, who received funding to develop strategies, tactics, and approaches to combat discriminatory laws and policies negatively impacting vulnerable population groups, delivered presentations. As a global initiative, SCALE covers four countries in the Eastern Europe and Central Asia region, including Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Ukraine. A key component of SCALE is the "Law and Access" grants programme, which serves as an investment in building the capacity of local organizations who know their communities' needs best. Over the past two years, with support from the SCALE initiative, eight organizations in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Ukraine have received grants, two of which are being implemented in Kazakhstan.

It is expected that such open dialogue will contribute to a better understanding of the issues and opportunities in combating HIV/AIDS, strengthen consensus on the need for decriminalization and legal reform, and help identify practical steps and commitments to eliminate discriminatory norms and practices towards people living with HIV/AIDS.