First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Akan Rakhmetullin received Ambassador of Brazil Rubem Correa Barbosa on the occasion of the completion of his diplomatic mission.
Just before the meeting, the diplomats watched President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s State of the Nation Address online at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan, discussing its key provisions aimed at addressing the strategic objectives of socio-economic development of the country.
During the meeting, the Brazilian diplomat was conveyed a Certificate of Appreciation by the Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan Murat Nurtleu for his significant contribution to the development of bilateral relations.
Both parties noted that today Kazakhstan and Brazil are actively working on further expansion of bilateral and multilateral cooperation agenda.
Special attention is paid to cultural and humanitarian ties. The Kazakh diplomat wished the Brazilian athletes every success at the upcoming 5th World Nomad Games that will take place in Astana from 8 to 13 September 2024.
In conclusion, Ambassador Correa thanked for the warm welcome he received during his years in our country.
Brazil is the main trade and economic partner of Kazakhstan in Latin America and the Caribbean. In January-July this year, the bilateral trade turnover between countries totaled 143.7 million US dollars.
