Ministry of Information and Social Development of the Republic of Kazakhstan held a meeting with the representative office of the Konrad Adenauer Foundation

The new director of the representative office briefed MIOR on plans for 2021

February 3, 2021 online The Vice Minister of Information and Social Development of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Kemelbek Oyshybayev, met with the new director of the Konrad Adenauer Foundation in the Republic of Kazakhstan, Mr. Johannes Dominicus Rai. During the meeting, the Vice Minister congratulated Mr. Johannes Dominicus Rai on his assumption of a new position and wished him success and fruitful work in the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
The parties exchanged views on problematic issues arising from the COVID-19 coronavirus infection pandemic, in particular, the importance of disseminating reliable information in society, as well as access to information from the population during the crisis.
Mr. Rai briefed the Vice Minister on the priority areas of the Fund, as well as plans for 2021.
In conclusion, the parties expressed their readiness for further cooperation in training media specialists, increasing the level of freedom of speech, digital literacy, and improving industry legislation.