Kazakhstan authorities have informed Western countries that the republic will not comply with the sanctions , imposed on Russia to the detriment of its own production.
„Naturally we do not support sanctions. But we will not be a country that will bypass the sanctions, as, first of all, they will hit the economy of Kazakhstan very hard, said Deputy Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Serik Zhumangarin in a comment to VGTRK journalist Pavel Zarubin, answering a question about the negotiations with Western partners on sanctions.
Jumangarin noted that there are industries in the country whose products are included in the sanctions lists. “Regarding these goods, that we will not make any restrictions. Because behind this we have large labor collectives, sometimes entire single-industry towns, where these production facilities are located,”, he said.
Russian President Vladimir Putin paid a state visit to Kazakhstan on November 27-28. After talks with the President of Kazakhstan, Kassim-Jomart Tokayev, the leaders of the two countries adopted a joint statement, noting in particular that the use of unilateral restrictive measures has a negative impact on international trade and economic cooperation and sustainable development. of States and also does not contribute to the functioning of an open system of international trade without discrimination.
