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Kazakhstan to pay special attention to Central Asia in foreign politics

Kazakhstan Materials 23 January 2007 11:45 (UTC +04:00)

(gazeta.kz) - Kazakhstan in its foreign politics will pay special attention to Central Asia, Marat Tazhin, Foreign Minister of Kazakhstan, said at the Ministry meeting, reports Trend.

"Kazakhstan should pay special attention to Central Asia that the head of state defined as "the sphere of vital interests of Kazakhstan and our closest neighbours." It is our national interest to assist by all means a growth of competitiveness in the region, which will allow us to achieve our strategic purposes," - he explained.

At the same time Mr. Tazhin believes that more attention should be paid to the national security. "In the conditions of a complicated situation around our state borders we will pay close attention to the national security system. The reliable provision of security is not only a basic condition for the social stability and economic progress, but it is also important for sustainable democratic development," - he stressed.

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