Nur-Sultan hosts first meeting between foreign ministers of Kazakhstan and Uruguay

NUR-SULTAN, October 17, 2019 — Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan, Mukhtar Tileuberdi, met with Minister of Foreign Affairs of Uruguay, Rodolfo Nin Novoa, as part of the first ever visit of the foreign minister of the Latin American country to Kazakhstan.

During the talks, the ministers highlighted the positive momentum in the development of relations between Kazakhstan and Uruguay, discussed relevant issues on the bilateral agenda, stated the need to further develop political dialogue, and exchanged opinions on major international and regional issues.

The sides focused on the importance of enhancing cooperation in the trade, economic and investment areas, emphasizing the development of future cooperation between the Eurasian Economic Union and MERCOSUR, as well as within the Belt and Road initiative. 

The Kazakh foreign minister drew attention to the favorable climate created for foreign business and called on the Uruguayan side to implement joint agricultural projects and exchange experience in healthcare and tourism. In order to build people-to-people contacts and bring cultures closer, the sides agreed to facilitate the signing of relevant visa liberalization agreements.

Moreover, the ministers expressed interest in deepening multilateral dialogue. The sides highlighted the importance of continuing constructive cooperation on pressing global security issues within the UN, placing particular emphasis on the non-proliferation of nuclear weapons and the fight against international terrorism. 

In turn, Minister Nin Novoa reaffirmed Montevideo’s commitment to further develop constructive and mutually beneficial relations with Nur-Sultan and invited the Kazakh foreign minister to visit Uruguay.