Tokayev receives U.S. congressmen Nunes and Crawford

Written by: Vestnik Kavkaza
Published by: Vestnik Kavkaza

President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has received members of the U.S. Congress House of Representatives Devin Nunes and Rick Crawford, according to Akorda press service.

At the meeting, the sides discussed the expansion of strategic partnership between the two countries and the regional agenda.

Tokayev noted the U.S. has become one of the first countries which recognized Kazakhstan’s independence, Kazinform reported.

The U.S. congressmen congratulated the Kazakh leader on his presidential election win and wished success in the implementation of the reforms set.

The congressmen highly praised the role of Kazakhstan in strengthening peace, stability and security in Central Asia and highlighted the importance of joint efforts in socio-economic rehabilitation of Afghanistan.