From: EurasiaDigest (digest@eurasianet.org)
Date: Fri Jan 21 2005 - 10:22:01 EST
OSCE REPRESENTATIVE STRESSES COOPERATION ON KAZAKHSTAN VISIT
Christian Strohal, director of the OSCE's Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR), ended a four-day visit to Kazakhstan on 19 January, Interfax-Kazakhstan reported. During his visit, Strohal met with representatives of the Foreign Ministry, Justice Ministry, Prosecutor-General's Office, Central Election Commission, and parliament, "Kazakhstan Today" reported. On 19 January, Strohal met with Nurtay Abykaev, the speaker of Kazakhstan's upper chamber of parliament, Interfax-Kazakhstan reported. "We are ready to continue our support and deepen our cooperation with Kazakhstan, with its parliament, civil society, and NGOs in various areas," Strohal said. He cited issues of tolerance and integration as an area where Kazakhstan's positive experience could serve as an example for others. Strohal also said the ODIHR intends to cooperate with Kazakhstan in improving the country's electoral system and fine-tuning a new draft law on terrorism. DK
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