Lavrov and Idrisov meet in the industrial centre of Kazakhstan
Timur Kursantov. The next meeting of Russian and Kazakh Ministers of foreign Affairs Sergey Lavrov and the Yerlan Idrissov, August 6-7 which takes Kazakhstan, it was decided not to spend in the capital and in the large industrial centre in the East of the country - in Ust-Kamenogorsk.
From the town near to the Russian Altai, where, reportedly, likes to relax by the Russian Minister, a big supporter of rafting. Although Lavrov said Idrisov and not on alloy on mountain rivers.
The first stop in Ust-Kamenogorsk became enterprise " Asia Auto ", where, inter alia, collect VAZ Lada, which Lavrov looked Assembly shop.
With automobile path of the head of the Ministry of foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation was lying on the metallurgical enterprise. For manufacturing Minister have not responded, citing lack of time as a guest, and limited to a tour of the Museum. Head of the Board of JSC " Ulba metallurgical plant " Yuri Shakhvorostov told about the fact that the company is the largest player in the market of production of rare and radioactive metals such as uranium, beryllium, tantalum. He said that in Soviet times UMP provided fuel half NPP in Eastern Europe, and called for the restoration of industrial relations.
" The plans of our producers are large, for this reason we hope that the cooperation will be, " he answered it Lavrov. In General, seen in the factories, the head of Russian diplomacy liked." Makes a very strong impression, " said He.
Then, the Minister gave respite From the industrial grew, and was taken to explore the Consulate General of Russia in Ust-Kamenogorsk, which literally not so long ago - in July - started its full operation in this city. During the inspection of the building of the diplomatic mission Lavrov emphasized the portrait of the President of the Russian Federation centuries Putin hanging in 1 of the premises, and advised, in a half-serious tone, select him stricter border.
then, the Minister went to the Cathedral of St. Andrew, and in the end, non-political part of the program He visited the memorial Eternal fire on the embankment of the Irtysh.
even before the visit it was clear that Lavrov and Idrisov will not be able to ignore most pressing questions on post-Soviet space. The 1st of all, this is the situation in Ukraine, and in the last days was joined on Nagorno-Karabakh.
Of Kazakhstan From the beginning rather cautiously approached the Ukrainian problems, limited to generalities." The world is restless, World excites, and for this reason We try to better understand each loved one through such contacts and try each loved one to support. Our common goal is to have stability, not to shed blood, and that all was resolved amicably and in concert at the negotiating table, " said Kazakh Minister.
Lavrov also said that " We have expressed interest in all lived in peace and harmony With each other ".
Summing up the visit, the Russian Minister said that " we have the best impressions From visiting this part of Kazakhstan, city and region where visible multinational character of the people of Kazakhstan ".
" We value this very cosmopolitan, because they are in the same state, " finished Lavrov.
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