ASTANA. KAZINFORM – Deputy Foreign Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Roman Vassilenko met with the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Sweden Mats Foyer in connection with the completion of his diplomatic mission in our country, Kazinform cites the Kazakh Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Vassilenko expressed gratitude to the Swedish diplomat for the active efforts to further deepen Kazakh-Swedish relations during his posting in Astana and, on the instructions and in accordance with the decree of the President of Kazakhstan

Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, gave the ambassador the high award – Order of Dostyk (Friendship) of Second Degree.

The deputy minister noted Ambassador Foyer’s important contribution to broadening and strengthening the political, trade and economic cooperation between Astana and Stockholm, as well as to strengthening the ties between people. The ambassador also made joint efforts to establish an exchange of experience and knowledge between Kazakh and Swedish experts in the field of ecology.

Ambassador Foyer expressed sincere gratitude to the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan for the high appreciation of his work, emphasizing that he will always keep fond memories of the hospitality and friendship of the people of Kazakhstan shown to him during the five years of his post in our country .

According to the Swedish diplomat, the importance of further strengthening cooperation between our countries in the area of ​​sustainable and environmentally responsible economic growth is constantly increasing in the modern world that is exposed to global warming.

Photo: Kazakh MFA