Kazakhstan to focus on relations with Russia, China in foreign policy — Tokayev

Kazakhstan will focus on relations with Russia and China as it will continue to pursue a balanced and constructive foreign policy, Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said at his inauguration ceremony on Saturday, Qazet.az reports.

"Kazakhstan will continue to pursue a balanced, constructive foreign policy aimed at protecting national interests. The priority attention will focus on issues of mutually beneficial cooperation and strategic partnership with neighboring states: Russia, China and the fraternal countries of Central Asia, with partners in integration associations," Tokayev said.

According to the president, the government will also seek to develop ties with with the US, the EU, the countries of Asia, the Middle East and Transcaucasia, as well as with all countries that will wish so.

"Kazakhstan remains committed to modern international law and the UN Charter," the president said.