Minister Kazykhanov met with veterans of diplomatic service

In his speech the Minister congratulated veterans on the professional holiday and stressed that including of the Day of Diplomatic Service in a list of professional holidays of the Republic of Kazakhstan reflects recognition by the country's leadership of the contribution of the Kazakh MFA's employees to strengthening independence of the country, implementation of the foreign policy course, creation of conditions for improvement of the Kazakhstanis' welfare.

The Minister outlined that under President N.Nazarbayev's leadership the foreign department created a reliable system of relationships with the nearest neighbors, world powers.

Y.Kazykhanov noted that Kazakhstan's presidency in the OSCE, SCO and OIC is confirmation of successfully conducted foreign policy, reflects traditions of foreign initiatives of Astana in the international arena.

The Minister presented awards to the veterans of the diplomatic service, wishing them health and prosperity.