The President of Kazakhstan received the EU Special Representatives

NUR-SULTAN, October 5, 2021 - President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev received the European Union's Special Representative for Human Rights Eamon Gilmore, and the European Union's Special Representative for Central Asia Terhi Hakala.

The parties discussed the state and prospects of interaction within the framework of expanded partnership and cooperation between Kazakhstan and the European Union, as well as the issues of regional security. 

The Head of State informed the EU delegation about political and economic reforms in our country, as well as the provision of humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan.

Eamon Gilmore, commending the level of political, trade, and economic cooperation between Kazakhstan and the European Union, stressed the timeliness and importance of maintaining contacts for further deepening the partnership.

The EU Special Representative for Human Rights believes that the upcoming visit of the President of Kazakhstan to Brussels will become an important milestone in the development of bilateral relations.

The EU delegation welcomed Kazakhstan's leadership in the region in the context of stabilizing the situation in Afghanistan, highlighting the decisions of Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to host the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan in Almaty and provide assistance to Afghan students.

Eamon Gilmore and Terhi Hakala will represent the EU at the Central Asia-European Union Civil Society Forum, taking place in Almaty on October 6, 2021.