Kazakhstan demonstrates its leadership role in the Istanbul Process: Afghan FM
17:43, 26 April 2013
ALMATY. April 26. KAZINFORM Erlan Idrissov and Zalmai Rassoul have had a press conference in Almaty today following the third Ministerial Conference of the Istanbul Process on Afghanistan.
"I would like to note that President Nazarbayev has honored us with his presence today. This demonstrates the depth of cooperation and friendship between our countries. I would like to take this opportunity to express my deepest gratitude to the people and Government of Kazakhstan," Mr. Rassoul stated.
He also underlined that 'Kazakhstan demonstrates its leadership role in the Istanbul Process by staying committed to the main goal of the process.
"Afghanistan attaches great significance to the relations with our neighbor Kazakhstan. The Kazakh-Afghan friendship has deep roots and history. We share common interests and aspiration for peace and prosperity," Z. Rassoul said.