The modern development of Kazakhstan was discussed in Ethiopia

Addis Ababa, December 15, 2023 – The political, socio-economic and cultural development of Kazakhstan over the years of Independence was on the agenda of a round table organized by the Embassy of Kazakhstan in Ethiopia with the participation of journalists from Ethiopian Mass Media.

During the event dedicated to Kazakhstan Independence Day, Ambassador Barlybay Sadykov, Permanent Representative to the African Union elaborated on the political and economic reforms of the President K.Tokayev, aimed at building a New Kazakhstan that provides equal rights and social conditions for the growth of the well-being of all its citizens.

The Ambassador spoke in detail about Kazakhstan's international contribution to conflict resolution, strengthening the non-proliferation and disarmament regime, biological security, combating terrorism and extremism, global climate change, developing dialogue and confidence-building measures in Europe and Asia, increasing the transit attractiveness of landlocked countries, strengthening mutual understanding between world and regional traditional religions. The experts were informed about the role of the Assembly of People of Kazakhstan in the sustainable development of our country.

In addition, he emphasized the relevance of the multi-vector and pragmatic foreign policy of our country in the current geopolitical reality. The Ambassador reaffirmed Kazakhstan's commitment to the basic principles of non-interference in internal affairs, territorial integrity and the rule of law, enshrined in the UN Charter.

During the discussion, B.Sadykov summed up the results of cooperation between Kazakhstan and Ethiopia this year and outlined the main prospects for its further development. The Kazakh diplomat expressed his intention to further expand cooperation with Ethiopia on multilateral platforms, drawing the attention of experts to the fact that in modern conditions, the restoration of global dialogue depends on Middle Power countries such as Kazakhstan and Ethiopia, which have positive, constructive, balanced relations with all near and far countries.

Ethiopian experts, from their part, highly appreciated Kazakhstan's achievements in the field of democracy building, and also showed great interest in studying the features of our country's multi-vector foreign policy in a modern geopolitics.

Following the results of the round table, B.Sadykov thanked the journalists for an interesting exchange of views.