Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan Pledge to Strengthen Allied Relations

Kazakh Foreign Minister Mukhtar Tleuberdi held a telephone conversation with his Kyrgyz counterpart, Jeenbek Kulubaev, at the initiative of the Kyrgyz side, Kazakhstan’s Foreign Ministry said.

Kulubaev congratulated Tleuberdi on his appointment and wished him success in his new role.

The ministers noted the steady development of the allied relationship between Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan and expressed their readiness to strengthen political dialogue.

The two sides also agreed to further expand cooperation in trade, investment, transport and logistics, water and energy, as well as cultural and humanitarian affairs.

They also discussed key regional and international issues and the schedule of upcoming high-level meetings and events.