Kazakhstan’s permanent representative presents credentials to the acting Secretary General of the OSCE

Permanent representative of the Republic of Kazakhstan to international organizations in Vienna, Kairat Umarov, presented credentials to the acting Secretary General of the OSCE, Director of the center for conflict prevention, Tuula Yuryela. The ceremony was held at the Organization's Secretariat in the Austrian capital.

In the course of the conversation, T.Uriel gave a high assessment of Kazakhstan’s cooperation with the OSCE and expressed confidence in further strengthening the partnership. According to the OSCE representative, Kazakhstan plays an important role in the Organization's activities and is one of its active participants.

2021. Umarov, noting the key work of the OSCE in all three dimensions, confirmed the high level of cooperation between the country and the Organization. The Kazakh diplomat outlined the ongoing reforms in various spheres of public life in Kazakhstan. He expressed hope that the OSCE observer mission will take an active part in the upcoming parliamentary elections on January 10, 2021.

The Permanent representative emphasized that Kazakhstan supports the development of new forms of cooperation with the OSCE, based on the successful experience of almost three decades of membership in the Organization, as well as the presence of the OSCE mission in the country since 1998.

The sides also discussed topical issues on the agenda, the role of the OSCE in solving regional problems and enhancing international efforts in the socio-economic development of Central Asian countries.