Kazakh Ambassador to the US Yerzhan Ashikbayev held talks with Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Donald Lu and Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights and Labor Kara McDonald, Delovoy Kazakhstan reports.
American diplomats highlighted their support for the course of political and socio-economic reforms of the President of Kazakhstan Kassym Jomart-Tokayev, including the priority solution of issues of socio-economic inequality, the fight against corruption, and also welcomed the measures taken by the Kazakh authorities to ensure a transparent and thorough investigation of the January tragic events.
Expressing appreciation to the American partners for conveying full support for constitutional institutions, the Kazakh diplomat stressed that the Government of Kazakhstan is taking comprehensive measures for a constructive dialogue with the civil society and international partners to guarantee impartial investigation and ensure the implementation of the rule of law and respect for human rights.
Assistant Secretary Lu, in his turn, noted the commitment of the Joe Biden Administration to the further development of bilateral cooperation and stressed the US intention to provide practical assistance in the implementation of the planned reforms.
