Kazakhstan a magnet for refugees because of its economic success: A. Guterres

19:24, 5 June 2013

ALMATY. June 5. KAZINFORM "It is important to note the leadership position of Kazakhstan in Central Asia," United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) António Guterres has told a press conference in Almaty today.

The press conference was dated to the II Ministerial Conference on Refugee Protection and Mixed Migration: Almaty Process.

"The country is becoming a magnet for refugees because of its economic development and success. Kazakhstan is the leader in Central Asia. Besides, it has all the conditions to take on the leadership role, especially thanks to its developing legal system," added A. Guterres. He also said he had met with President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev the other day.

"The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees has introduced a number of recommendations and the Kazakh President has approved them," he noted.

It was also noted that participants of the Almaty Ministerial Conference agreed to expand the regional dialogue and strengthen cooperation in the field of migration.

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