President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev at an expanded meeting of the directorate of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan said that the diplomatic service needs a shake-up and is one of the most conservative structures. The head of state announced the formation of a renewed image of Kazakhstani diplomacy.
“Our diplomatic service needs a good shake-up. The departure of qualified specialists from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs weakens its personnel potential, becomes a serious challenge. I know firsthand that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is one of the most conservative structures. On the one hand, there is a positive side in terms of preserving traditions, forming a narrow group of professional diplomats,” Tokayev said.
The President noted that, on the other hand, many educated, intelligent young people who want to serve the country face insurmountable barriers when applying for jobs in the ministry. According to Tokayev, it is necessary to correct the current situation.
He added that the diplomatic service needs erudite, open and patriotic professionals. In addition, the President noted that diplomats representing Kazakhstan must speak not only foreign languages, but, above all, the state language.
Tokayev also spoke about the country's cooperation with leading world powers, noting that Kazakhstan will not allow to be drawn into international disputes.
Tokayev took part in an expanded meeting of the collegium of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan, where he drew the participants' attention to a number of issues. One of them is equal and mutually beneficial cooperation with the leading world powers and influential states of the region.
“In the face of the growing geopolitical confrontation, Kazakhstan does not oppose itself to anyone and will not allow to be drawn into international disputes. We have clearly defined our path: we are pursuing a balanced foreign policy based on pragmatism,” the President said.At the same time, Kazakhstan remains committed to compliance with its bilateral and multilateral obligations.
“Whenever controversial issues arise, we strive to find reasonable solutions based on full consideration of our national interests. We will never allow any agreements that would damage such sacred values for us as independence, sovereignty, inviolability of borders and territorial integrity,” the Head of State noted.
First of all, it is necessary to resolutely defend the interests of Kazakhstan, concluded Tokayev.
By Adil Saptaev for the Kazakhstanskaya Pravda.
