Kazakhstan, U.S. discuss cooperation in defense sector
Kazakhstan’s Minister of Defense, Aidos Myrzakhmetov, has held a meeting with the U.S. Ambassador to Kazakhstan, Julie Stufft, Qazinform News Agency reports.
The U.S. ambassador was accompanied by Colonel Christopher Distifeno, Defense Attaché at the U.S. Embassy.
The sides discussed the current state of bilateral cooperation in the defense sector.
Earlier, on November 4, Minister Myrzakhmetov had a meeting with his Russian counterpart Andrey Belousov.
Myrzakhmetov briefed his foreign counterpart on the military reforms being implemented in Kazakhstan under the instructions of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.
The reforms are aimed at enhancing the Armed Forces' combat readiness, improving command and control systems, modernizing weapons and military equipment, introducing digital technologies and adopting new approaches to combat training.
Major General Myrzakhmetov also highlighted the Defense Ministry’s efforts to strengthen the practical focus of military education and its closer integration with the armed forces.
The goal of the reforms is to strengthen the Armed Forces' ability to safeguard the country's security in today's conditions.
The parties also discussed the draft Bilateral Cooperation Plan for 2027, which includes military personnel training, combat training, and military-technical interaction.
The defense ministers expressed their commitment to expanding cooperation in military education and exchanging expertise in combat and professional training.
Potential areas of collaboration include exchanges between teaching staff, as well as the organization of joint research and practical conferences and seminars.
Earlier, it was reported that Kazakhstan had begun implementing a comprehensive military reform plan approved at a Security Council meeting chaired by President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev
