Reforms and foreign policy of Kazakhstan discussed in Canada

On September 22, 2020,  the international online conference dedicated to political and economic transformations in Kazakhstan under the auspices of the Address of the President of Kazakhstan K.Tokayev «Kazakhstan in a new reality: time for action» has been hosted in Ottawa.

Speaking to government, academic and diplomatic circles, Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Canada A.Kamaldinov emphasized the Head of State's commitment to continuing democratic reforms in close and constructive interaction with civil society. He acquainted the conference participants with the main priorities of the annual Address of the Head of State to the people of Kazakhstan dated September 1, 2020 and emphasized that this program document is a logical continuation of the reforms initiated by the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan K.Tokayev since his election to this position in June 2019.

According to Ambassador A.Kamaldinov, in the light of the priorities outlined in the annual Address of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan K.Tokayev dated September 1, 2020, new opportunities are opening up between Kazakhstan and Canada for increasing cooperation in the political, trade, economic and humanitarian spheres. «This year, the first meeting between President K.Tokayev and Prime Minister J.Trudeau took place in Munich, a number of events with the participation of business circles are planned, and bilateral trade is developing. We look forward to continuing our close cooperation with the Canadian side», - the Ambassador noted.

The event was also attended by the former Ambassador of Canada to Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan H.E. Ms. M.Skok, Chairman of the Canadian Business Association in Eurasia and Russia (CERBA) Mr. J.Breton and Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Public Policy at Carleton University Mr. D.Mendeloff. According to the speakers, our country has managed to make a significant breakthrough in the economy and social sphere in a short period of time. The conference participants noted that Kazakhstan is an example for other countries in the region in attracting foreign investment and expressed their hope that political and economic transformations will continue.

The conference attracted widespread public attention. The event was also actively attended by scientists and researchers from seven leading universities in Canada and Kazakhstan, studying Central Asia, students of Canadian universities and journalists.

As a result of the conference, the participants noted the high confidence of Kazakhstan population regarding the President K.Tokayev's reforms. The event demonstrated the significant interest of Canadian scientific, government and business circles in building up mutually beneficial partnership between Kazakhstan and Canada.