Kazakhstan and the Republic of Korea continue to develop strategic partnership

Seoul, November 26, 2020 - Kazakh Foreign Minister Mukhtar Tileuberdi held talks with Kang Kyung–wha, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea, as part of the 13th meeting of the foreign ministers of the Central Asia-Republic of Korea Cooperation Forum.

During the meeting, the parties discussed the state and prospects for further development of the bilateral strategic partnership. It was noted that, despite the COVID-19 pandemic, regular political dialogue at the highest level has been maintained, as well as significant cooperation to quickly and effectively overcome the consequences of the pandemic.

The parties discussed the upcoming official visit of President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to the Republic of Korea in 2021.

As part of the working visit to Seoul, the Kazakh Foreign Minister also met with Prime Minister of the Republic of Korea Chung Sye-kyun, and Speaker of the National Assembly of the Republic of Korea Park Byeong-seug.

The Minister noted the importance of developing bilateral political dialogue and inter-parliamentary ties, and expressed hope for further strengthening of trade and economic cooperation with the Republic of Korea.