The Kazakh Embassy hosted a dinner to commemorate the Constitution Day

Despite having busy schedules ahead of the election season this year, a large number of congressmen attended the dinner. In particular, Dan Burton, chairman of the Subcommittee on Europe and Eurasia, Ed Royce, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Terrorism, Nonproliferation and Trade, and other members of key committees, attended the event which featured the documentary film "This is America visits Kazakhstan", the Kazakh Embassy's press service said.

Welcoming the guests, Ambassador Erlan Idrisov spoke about the social, economic and political achievements Kazakhstan has attained in its 20 years of independence. He also gave an overview of the dynamic development of the Kazakh-U.S. strategic partnership, as well as new horizons for building the mutually beneficial relationship. He touched upon the success stories of economic and investment projects, which are demonstrated by the increasing presence of ever more American corporations in Kazakhstan.

The guests were also briefed on the key priorities of foreign policy of Kazakhstan, which helps enhance a peaceful environment not only in the region, but also worldwide through its constructive initiatives in inter-faith dialogue, nuclear non-proliferation, environmental protection and sustainable growth.

Ambassador Idrisov shared his experiences at the Republican and Democratic national conventions in Tampa and Charlotte. He wished everyone present success in the upcoming elections.

Dan Burton, who led a congressional delegation to Kazakhstan last July, willingly shared his impressions about the country with his colleagues. Emphasizing the role of Kazakhstan as an important strategic partner of the U.S. in the Central Asian region, the congressman emphasized that Kazakhstan has become a recognized global leader in nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation. According to Mr. Burton, Kazakhstan is taking comprehensive measures to diversify its economy in order to open new vistas for business-to-business partnerships and cooperation. These efforts will receive strong momentum once Kazakhstan becomes a member to the WTO.

The success of the event points to the increased interest in Kazakhstan among the U.S. politicians, which sends a powerful message to wider communities about the need to enhance partnership with a vital country in the heart of Eurasia.

The event was organized in cooperation with Turkic American Alliances and its component federations and councils such as Turquoise Council of Americans and Eurasians (TCAE), Council of Turkic American Associations (CTAA) and Turkish American Federation of Midwest (TAFM). Kemal Oksuz, President of TCAE, welcomed the guests and talked about importance of friendship between Kazakhstan, Turkic countries and the U.S.

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