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ASTANA – Kazakh Foreign Minister Erlan Idrissov recently said ensuring economic development in tough external circumstances, especially in light of the effect on commodity exports, is one of the biggest challenges facing the country.
His remarks were made Dec. 23 during the Central Communications Service annual year-end press conference, when he was asked what other demands he would list for 2016.
“The tensions between Russia and the U.S. are also affecting Kazakhstan, since Russia is our ally and partner. We also see various political challenges in Ukraine, Afghanistan, Iran and …read more
Source: The Astana Times
