Kazakhstan is prosperous nation that can not imagine its future in isolation from its neighbors - Vladimir Chizhov

BRUSSELS. December 13. KAZINFORM /Dimash Syzdykov/ Over 20 years of its independence Kazakhstan has become a successful and prosperous state, which is an active participant in the integration associations in the post-Soviet space. Permanent Representative of the Russian Federation to the European Union Vladimir Chizhov said in an interview with Kazakh journalists.

"I believe Kazakhstan is the successful and prosperous nation that can not imagine its future in isolation from its neighbors and, in the first place, the Russian Federation. This is a state, which is an active participant in the Customs Union, Single Economic Space and the Eurasian Union that is under formation. This state enjoys great prestige in the world, including Europe," Chizhov noted.

Among the most significant achievements of Kazakhstan in the international arena the Permanent Representative of Russia to the EU has called the historic summit of the OSCE in December 2010 in Astana, which brought together representatives of the organization after an 11-year hiatus.

Speaking generally about the relations between Russia and Kazakhstan the Russian diplomat said that his country is a true friend of our country and its people, as well as is looking forward to continuing close cooperation on a wide range of issues.

Chizhov congratulated Kazakhstan on the 20^th anniversary of independence and wished further economic and political success.