Ethiopian experts are interested in studying Kazakhstan's foreign policy and reforms

Addis Ababa, June 9, 2022 – A seminar on foreign policy priorities and domestic reforms in Kazakhstan was held at the Embassy of Kazakhstan in Ethiopia for Ethiopian experts and analysts in order to better understand the situation in the region, as well as the foreign and domestic policy of our country.

The event was attended by employees of the Institute of Foreign Affairs of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (IFA MFA) of Ethiopia, as well as representatives of the Embassy.

Ambassador of Kazakhstan, Permanent Representative to the African Union Barlybay Sadykov familiarized the seminar participants in detail with the results of Kazakhstan's development over 30 years of independence, told about the development of domestic and foreign policy of our country, about the tasks set by President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev on the construction of a New Kazakhstan and a Second Republic, about the results of the republican referendum on amendments to the Constitution of the country.

In addition, the Ambassador elaborated on the priorities and principles of Kazakhstan's foreign policy, explained the specifics of building stable trusting relations between Kazakhstan and neighboring countries and international partners, informed on international initiatives put forward by our country.

Taking into account the political weight and economic potential of African countries, Kazakhstan has intensified cooperation with African states and the result of successful cooperation has been the support of more than 40 African countries for Kazakhstan's candidacy during elections to non-permanent members of the UN Security Council for 2017-2018.

Experts of the IFA MFA of Ethiopia showed particular interest in Kazakhstan's experience in solving issues of ensuring external and internal security, border delimitation, ensuring interethnic harmony, creating conditions for stable economic development in the country with diplomatic tools. The experts were also interested in the prospects of cooperation between Kazakhstan and Ethiopia in various areas of mutual interest.

Director of the IFA MFA of Ethiopia Dr. Desalegn Ambaw warmly congratulated the people of Kazakhstan on the first referendum and wished further success in building a New Kazakhstan - the Second Republic. Dr. D.Ambaw also congratulated on the upcoming celebration of the thirtieth anniversary of the diplomatic service of the Republic of Kazakhstan. He highly appreciated the achievements of our country in economic and political development and expressed deep interest in establishing cooperation with similar state research institutions of Kazakhstan, in order to exchange information and experience, as well as the implementation of joint projects.

The IFA MFA of Ethiopia is one of the leading analytical centers in the Horn of Africa region, conducts research and makes specific recommendations to the leadership of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Government of Ethiopia in the field of public administration, foreign policy and security in the country and in Africa.