Kazakhstan and Finland strengthen ties with OSCE praise

President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev highlighted the strong Kazakh-Finnish partnership and expressed willingness to deepen ties, while the OSCE Chairperson praised Kazakhstan's growing regional influence and cooperation.

During a recent meeting, President Tokayev praised Finland as a long-standing partner of Kazakhstan in the Scandinavian region and showed eagerness to expand bilateral contacts. Elina Valtonen, Chairperson-in-Office of the OSCE, emphasized the importance of developing relations with Kazakhstan and Central Asia. She acknowledged Kazakhstan’s efforts to enhance its international standing and its role as a significant middle power through active participation in organizations like the OSCE. Valtonen also praised Kazakhstan’s contributions in economic and environmental areas during challenging times and highlighted fruitful cooperation with the OSCE Program Office in Astana. After the meeting, President Tokayev sent warm wishes to Finland’s President Alexander Stubb, reaffirming his commitment to strengthening friendship and cooperation between their nations.

Copied