Issues of strengthening multilateral cooperation with Portugal discussed in Lisbon

The Ambassador of Kazakhstan Daulet Batrashev recently met with the Secretary of State of Portuguese Foreign Ministry Teresa Ribeiro.

They discussed bilateral events planned for the year ahead in politics, trade and economics, as well as cultural and humanitarian areas.  The parties praised the potential for interaction between the central and regional authorities of the two countries, and agreed to continue the positive practice of holding regular consultations between the foreign affairs agencies of Kazakhstan and Portugal. 

The Kazakh diplomat outlined the priorities of the current stage of development of Kazakhstan, focusing on the activities of the Assembly of People of Kazakhstan (APC) to ensure the harmonious coexistence of various ethnic groups and the celebration of the 25th anniversary of the APC in 2020. He also spoke about priority areas in foreign policy, international initiatives in the field of nuclear safety, interfaith dialogue and the fight against terrorism. The prevailing practice of mutual support in international organizations, and the willingness of the two countries to expand it, were emphasized.

Mr. Batrashev visited the headquarters of the Community of Portuguese Language Speaking Countries (CPLP) in Lisbon and held talks with the Executive Secretary and Portuguese diplomat Francisco Ribeiro Telles. 

During the meeting, the parties discussed the prospects of CPLP interaction with Kazakhstan and the International Organization of Turkic Culture (TURKSOY) in the field of cultural and linguistic heritage, as well as social and economic fields. 

As a result of the negotiations, the possibility of close cooperation with the aim of holding events and implementing joint projects to popularize the cultural heritage and promote dialogue among civilizations was noted. 

Community of Portuguese Language Speaking Countries (Comunidade dos Países de Língua Portuguesa, CPLP) is an international organization created in July 1996 and uniting countries in which Portuguese is the official state language. 

The mission of the Community is to promote the Portuguese language, political and diplomatic cooperation between member countries, and interaction in all areas, including science, education and culture. 

Members of the Community are Portugal, Angola, Brazil, Guinea-Bissau, Cape Verde, Mozambique, São Tomé and Príncipe, East Timor and Equatorial Guinea.