Tokayev receives ambassadors of eight countries
A ceremony of presenting credentials by the extraordinary and plenipotentiary ambassadors of eight countries took place in Astana.
Credentials were presented by Ambassador of the Kingdom of Norway Helena Sand Andresen, Ambassador of the Argentine Republic Enrique Ignacio Ferrer Vieira, Ambassador of the Republic of Ghana Koma Stim Dzehu Appiah, Ambassador of the Republic of Mali Seydou Kamissoko, Ambassador of the Republic of The Gambia Alkali Fanka Conteh, Ambassador of the People's Republic of Bangladesh Muhammad Nazrul Islam, Ambassador of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka Shobini Gunasekera, and Ambassador of Bosnia and Herzegovina Ivan Orlic.
Kassym-Jomart Tokayev informed the diplomats about the prospects for Kazakhstan’s socio-economic and political development.
"Despite external challenges, our economy remains the most stable and dynamic in the region. However, we do not intend to stop at what has been achieved and continue to consistently implement economic reforms. On March 15, a nationwide referendum on adopting a new Constitution will be held in our country. We expect citizens to support this document, as it will become an important step toward the further progress of the state. We place great hopes on the new Constitution creating a solid foundation for large-scale transformations, democratization, and comprehensive modernization of Kazakhstan, opening new opportunities for the country’s development and improving the well-being of our citizens," the President said.
Kassym-Jomart Tokayev also noted that Kazakhstan pursues a peace-loving foreign policy. According to him, all contradictions and conflicts in the modern world must be resolved exclusively through peaceful means and diplomatic efforts.
The President of Kazakhstan also expressed solidarity with the Gulf states and voiced hope for the early resolution of conflicts.
At the end of the ceremony, the President wished the foreign diplomats success in their responsible work.
Tokayev meets with the U.S. ambassador to Kazakhstan
It should be noted that on February 27 in Astana, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev received U.S. Ambassador to Kazakhstan Julie Stufft. During the meeting, the parties exchanged views on further cooperation within the framework of the Peace Council.
The President of Kazakhstan expressed satisfaction with the current high dynamics of Kazakh-American political dialogue at the highest level, which contributes to strengthening multifaceted cooperation both bilaterally and in multilateral formats.