Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan met with the Special Representative of the European Union

Nur-Sultan, February 7, 2022 - Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Mukhtar Tileuberdi met with the Special Representative of the European Union for Central Asia Terhi Hakala.

During the talks, parties discussed a wide range of issues on further intensification of the multifaceted strategic partnership between Kazakhstan and the European Union. The interlocutors noted that the dialogue platform «Central Asia – EU» and bilateral cooperation mechanisms are of practical benefit in bringing to our region the best European experience in the field of sustainable economic development, strengthening border security, combating terrorism and violent extremism.

The participants of the meeting noted a common interest in conducting an objective investigation by Kazakh law enforcement agencies of all the circumstances of the events that took place in January in Kazakhstan and a thorough examination of complaints about violations of the rights of detainees.