The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan announced the preparation of the visit to Kazakhstan by US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken. It will take place next week - February 28.
"During his stay in Astana, the State Secretary will be received by President Kasim-Zhomart Tokayev and will hold talks with Deputy Prime Minister - Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Mukhtar Tleuberdi," the message reads.
On the same day, the Ministerial meeting of the heads of foreign policy departments of the countries of Central Asia and the USA in the C5+1 format will be held in Astana with the participation of Blinken. The issue of further development of regional cooperation and partnership with the USA is on the agenda.
We will remind that the heads of our foreign policy departments met last May in Washington. At that time, Mr. Blinken emphasized that "our partnership is based on the unwavering commitment of the United States to the independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity of Kazakhstan," and also promised assistance to his country in reforms in our country.
