Ambassador of Kazakhstan held a meeting at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia

Addis Ababa, September 9, 2021 - Barlybay Sadykov, Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Ethiopia held a meeting with Molalign Asfaw, Director General of the Department for Asian and Pacific Countries Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia.

During the meeting, the parties discussed the state and prospects of bilateral cooperation, as well as planned events within the framework of the celebration of the 30th anniversary of Independence of the Republic of Kazakhstan, as well as the 10th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Kazakhstan and Ethiopia.

The Ethiopian diplomat was familiarized with the main provisions of President K.Tokayev’s Address to the people of Kazakhstan from September 1, 2021, with a title of «The unity of the people and systemic reforms – a solid foundation for the prosperity of the country”. It was noted that the President outlined a wide range of measures aimed at improving the welfare of citizens, further democratizing the political system and ensuring the fundamental rights and freedoms of citizens in accordance with the concept of a «Listening state”.

The Kazakh diplomat also informed his colleague about the preparations for holding a number of important international events in Kazakhstan, including the VII Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions in 2022. Ambassador B.Sadykov stressed the special role of the "N.Nazarbayev Center for the Development of Interfaith and Intercivilizational Dialogue" in the preparation and holding of this significant international event.

Both sides also discussed the prospects for cooperation in the field of international security. The Kazakh diplomat informed about Kazakhstan's chairmanship in the CICA in 2021-2022 and the upcoming 30th anniversary of this important international Forum in Asia in 2022.

Following the meeting, the parties expressed their intention to further develop cooperation in all areas of mutual interest.