[wanabidii] Press Releases: Deputy Secretary Burns Travel to Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan

You are subscribed to Press Releases for U.S. Department of State. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Press Releases: Deputy Secretary Burns Travel to Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan 05/05/2014 05:03 PM EDT Deputy Secretary Burns Travel to Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC May 5, 2014 Deputy Secretary of State William J. Burns will travel to Tashkent, Uzbekistan May 6-7 and Astana, Kazakhstan May 8. In both countries he will affirm the United States’ longstanding commitment to the security and prosperity of Central Asia. As one of the first countries to recognize both Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan following their independence, the United States is proud to cooperate with both countries on a range of issues including enhancing regional security, increasing space for trade and economic engagement, and strengthening support for civil society and human rights. In Uzbekistan, Deputy Secretary Burns will meet with senior Uzbekistani officials to discuss a range of issues of mutual interest, including Afghanistan, regional politics, economics, and human dimension issues. He will also meet with Uzbekistani media and civil society representatives. In Kazakhstan, Deputy Secretary Burns will meet with senior Kazakhstani officials to discuss a wide range of bilateral and regional issues including Ukraine, Afghanistan, Kazakhstan’s WTO accession, and our joint efforts to advance regional economic integration. He will also meet with civil society leaders and hold a press availability in Astana. The Office of Website Management, Bureau of Public Affairs, manages this site as a portal for information from the U.S. State Department. External links to other Internet sites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein. Stay connected with the State Department:   External links found in this content or on Department of State websites that go to other non-Department websites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein.  Update your subscriptions, modify your password or email address, or stop subscriptions at any time on your Subscriber Preferences Page. You will need to use your email address to log in. If you have questions or problems with the subscription service, please visit subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com. This service is provided to you at no charge by U.S. Department of State. This email was sent to wanabidii@googlegroups.com using GovDelivery, on behalf of: U.S. Department of State · 2201 C Street NW · Washington, DC 20520

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