Kazakh Foreign Minister Participated in the Meeting of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the OTS Member States
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On the eve of the Informal Summit of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS), Deputy Prime Minister - Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Murat Nurtleu took part in the meeting of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the OTS member states, press service of the Kazakh MFA reports.
The participants discussed pressing issues of the international agenda, emphasizing the importance of further enhancing cooperation in transport, logistics, communications, and combating climate change.
The Kazakh Foreign Minister highlighted the achievements and prospects of the OTS’s member states in the areas of trade, investment, transport, and agriculture, and outlined promising areas for mutually beneficial cooperation within the Organization.
The preparations for the upcoming OTS Summit were reviewed and the draft documents expected to be signed during the event were approved.
It is noteworthy that the event is being held for the first time in the territory of an observer state located in Europe.
The Organization of Turkic States was established in 2009 at the initiative of Kazakhstan. Its current members are Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Türkiye, and Uzbekistan. Hungary and Turkmenistan hold observer status.
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Kazakhstan’s Foreign Minister Pays Official Visit to India
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Deputy Prime Minister - Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Murat Nurtleu, arrived in the Republic of India on an official visit at the invitation of the Indian side, press service of the Kazakh MFA reports.
During the visit, he met with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of India, Subramanyam Jaishankar. The parties discussed the current state and prospects for the development of the Kazakh-Indian strategic partnership. Particular attention was paid to strengthening trade and economic ties and creating favorable conditions for the business communities of both countries.
The Kazakh Foreign Minister emphasized that last year the trade turnover between the two countries amounted to about 1 billion US dollars, and the total volume of investments from India to Kazakhstan over the past 20 years exceeded 450 million US dollars.
In this regard, Minister Nurtleu proposed intensifying business contacts to expand economic cooperation and further increase the volume of mutual trade. He also invited leading Indian companies to implement joint investment projects in industry, energy, transport, and logistics.
The importance of the participation of business circles from both countries in developing business ties was highlighted. Currently, more than 600 Indian companies operate in Kazakhstan in sectors such as pharmaceuticals, mining, and food production.
India is a reliable political, trade, and economic partner of Kazakhstan in South Asia, and our ties are developing steadily in a constructive direction," Minister Nurtleu emphasized.
The heads of the foreign ministries also "compared the notes" on topical issues of the regional and global agenda, confirming their readiness for further cooperation within the frameworks of the UN, CICA, and SCO.
The Kazakh side stressed the importance of further promoting the "Central Asia + India" Dialogue as an important platform for discussing key issues of regional cooperation.
The Kazakh Foreign Minister also expressed gratitude to the Indian side for supporting and co-sponsoring the UN Security Council resolution on the establishment of the UN Regional Center on Sustainable Development Goals for Central Asia and Afghanistan.
Following the meeting, the Plan of Cooperation between the Foreign Ministries of Kazakhstan and India for 2025-2027 was signed, outlining promising areas for further collaboration.
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Prospects of Cooperation between Kazakhstan and Burkina Faso Discussed in Astana
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Deputy Prime Minister - Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Murat Nurtleu held a meeting with the Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Burkinabè Abroad of Burkina Faso, Karamoke Traoré, who arrived to Astana on a working visit, press service of the Kazakh MFA reports.
This is the first visit of the foreign minister of Burkina Faso to Kazakhstan in the history of bilateral relations, opening new horizons for the development of partnership.
During the meeting, the parties discussed a wide range of issues covering political, trade and economic, cultural and humanitarian aspects of cooperation. Special attention was given to enhancing collaboration in such promising areas as logistics, mining, digitalization and defense industry.
The African direction occupies an important place in Kazakhstan’s foreign policy. Astana seeks to strengthen mutually beneficial and equal cooperation with the countries of the continent", Minister Nurtleu emphasized.
The Kazakh Foreign Minister also expressed gratitude to Burkina Faso for supporting the initiative to establish the UN Regional Center for Sustainable Development Goals for Central Asia and Afghanistan in Almaty.
The ministers confirmed mutual interest in deepening the legal framework and intensifying visits at various levels, as well as exchanged views on topical issues on the international and regional agenda.
The talks resulted in the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding on Political and Diplomatic Consultations between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of the two countries, which was an important step in institutionalizing the inter-ministerial dialogue.
The visit of the foreign minister of Burkina Faso takes place against the background of progressive activation of Kazakh-African relations. In recent years, leaders of Togo, Republic of Congo, Guinea-Bissau and Rwanda, as well as foreign ministers of Sierra Leone, Benin and Rwanda have paid official visits to Astana.
Kazakhstan is consistently strengthening its diplomatic presence on the African continent and promoting joint economic projects on the basis of equality and mutual respect.
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UN Observes International Day of Peacekeepers
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On this day in 1948, the United Nations launched its first peacekeeping operation in the Middle East, press service of the Kazakh MFA reports.
Over the past 77 years, the UN has conducted 71 missions involving more than 2 million peacekeepers from 150 countries. Currently, over 80,000 personnel from 121 nations serve in 12 ongoing UN peacekeeping operations.
Kazakhstan’s engagement in UN peacekeeping began in 2014, when the first Kazakh serviceman was deployed as a military observer to the UN Mission in Western Sahara.
Today, 158 Kazakh peacekeepers serve in six UN missions. A landmark achievement was the deployment in March 2024 of the first national contingent - comprising 139 troops - to the UN mission in the Golan Heights.
Kazakhstan’s participation in UN peacekeeping operations reflects its commitment to supporting global efforts in maintaining peace and security, while also contributing to the enhancement of the country’s international standing.
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