Mukhtar Tileuberdi, Kazakhstan's Permanent Representative to the International Organizations in Vienna, presented his credentials to OSCE Secretary General Helga Schmid. The ceremony took place at the headquarters of the Organisation's Secretariat in the Austrian capital, El.kz cites MFA.
Welcoming the new member of the OSCE Permanent Council, the Secretary General congratulated the Kazakh diplomat on his appointment and noted that Kazakhstan is an active member of the Organization and makes a significant contribution to its activities. Mr. Tileuberdi, for his part, highly appreciated the Secretariat's efforts to coordinate the work of the Organization and stressed the need to further develop the potential of the OSCE's economic and environmental dimension.
On the same day, Mr. Tileuberdi, as the Ambassador of Kazakhstan in Vienna, presented copies of his credentials to the Secretary General of the Austrian Foreign Ministry, H.E. Mr. Peter Launsky-Tieffenthal.
The Kazakh diplomat noted the fruitful meeting of the presidents of Kazakhstan and Austria on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York in September 2022. The schedule of high-level visits was also discussed, as well as issues related to the coordination of joint efforts to strengthen political and economic dialogue.
The deepening of bilateral relations, the increase of mutual trade, and the expansion of investment cooperation were identified as areas of mutual interest.