Kazakhstan-US Dialogue on Human Rights and Democratic Reforms

On April 11, 2022, the first meeting of the Kazakhstan-US High Level Dialogue on Human Rights and Democratic Reforms was held under the chairmanship of the Deputy Chief of Staff of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan - Special Representative of the President for International Cooperation Yerzhan Kazykhan.

Ms. Uzra Zeya, Under Secretary of State for Civilian Security, Democracy and Human Rights co-chaired from the American side.

The Parties discussed the political reforms of President K.Tokayev and democratic transformations in Kazakhstan.

Vice-Minister of Justice Akerke Akhmetova made reports on the application of the Law on Countering Extremism, as well as about refugees, asylum seekers and stateless persons’ issues.

The meeting was held in a constructive atmosphere.