The Deputy Foreign Ministers of Kazakhstan, Roman Vasilyenko, and his Russian counterpart, Alexander Grushko, discussed the problematic issues of the EU and NATO, the situation in the OSCE, and the regional activities of the Council of Europe, Sputnik reports.
The importance of maintaining security in Central Asia was emphasized in the statement of the Russian Foreign Ministry.
The ministry's statement mentioned that there was a thorough exchange of views on the current situation in Central Asia and neighboring regions. Relevant issues of the bilateral and international agenda were addressed.
The parties emphasized the importance of maintaining stability and security in Central Asia, expressing determination to jointly counter transnational threats, including radicalism and terrorism, as well as the production and illegal trafficking of narcotics.
The commitment to continue intensive dialogue on the issues of regional and European security was confirmed.
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April 17, 2024