People of Kazakhstan can be proud of what they achieved - Secretary of State of U.S.A. Hillary Clinton

ASTANA. December 1. KAZINFORM /Daniyar Sihimbayev/ 'People of Kazakhstan can be proud of what they have achieved and our states can be sure that strategic bilateral partnership will continue', Secretary of State of the U.S.A. Hillary Clinton said it during the briefing with Chairperson-in-Office, Secretary of State and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan Kanat Saudabayev in the Palace of Independence.

The relations between the USA and Kazakhstan are based on mutual respect and interest, she emphasized.

'Kazakhstan is a young country but it has great history and rich culture. I saw it myself 13 years ago', Hillary Clinton said.

'We also hope on cooperation with Kazakhstan's private sector and non-governmental organizations. These goals mean hard work but the USA is confident that Kazakhstan will achieve all the goals and fulfill all the responsibilities and we are going to work together', she noted.

Currently, the OSCE Summit proves that Kazakhstan plays an important role in the international community, Secretary of State of the U.S.A. added.