Kazakh Foreign Minister Attends Meeting in Minsk
Kazakh Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Murat Nurtleu led the delegation at the regular meeting of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) in Minsk on April 12, as reported by the Foreign Ministry’s press service.
During the meeting, the ministers discussed the progress in implementing the action program on intensifying partnerships between foreign policy agencies. They also approved the convention on the legal status of delegations sent to CIS countries and adopted several joint statements, including one on the occasion of the CIS being granted observer status at the United Nations General Assembly’s 30th anniversary.
A decision was signed at the meeting to declare Almaty the CIS Sports Capital in 2026. In addition, Nurleu participated in the seventh meeting of the heads of foreign affairs agencies in the Central Asia – Russia format, where the importance of intensifying efforts for regional security, combating terrorism, and fostering cooperation in various sectors was emphasized.
On the sidelines of the meeting, Nurtleu met with Tajikistan’s Foreign Minister Sirojiddin Muhriddin to discuss current bilateral cooperation issues and exchange views on the regional situation. The following day, Nurtleu attended the opening ceremony of Kazakhstan’s Consulate General in Brest, Belarus.
During the ceremony, Nurtleu highlighted the strong partnership between Kazakhstan and Belarus, emphasizing the political dialogue at the highest levels. He also mentioned President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s decision to raise the status of Kazakhstan’s consular mission in Brest to a Consulate General, which would further enhance the development of cooperation between the two countries.
As part of his visit to Brest, Nurtleu paid tribute to the fallen defenders by laying a wreath at the Eternal Flame in the Brest Hero Fortress memorial complex, honoring the memory of 640 Kazakhs who sacrificed their lives. The visit reaffirmed the strong ties between Kazakhstan and Belarus and the commitment to further deepen their bilateral relationship.
