Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the United States of America

Government of Kazakhstan

(202) 232-5488

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Government Embassies and Consulates

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About Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the United States of America

Diplomatic relations between Kazakhstan and the United States of America have been established on December, 26 1991. The Embassy of Kazakhstan in the USA opened in on October, 30 1992.

The Embassy operates within the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan and represents the interests of Kazakhstan in the USA.

The Embassy fulfills the following main functions:

- provision of National interests and implementation of Kazakhstan's foreign policy course in the USA;

- protection of the rights and interests of citizens and legal entities of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the United States;

- development of co-operation of the Republic of Kazakhstan with the United States, assistance for state bodies and public organizations, as well as representatives of business communities in establishing contacts and developing relations with the USA;

- participation at the preparation of the international agreements of Kazakhstan with the United States and proposals on signing, fulfilling and terminating the agreements, as well as establishing control over the fulfillment of the agreements between the two countries;

- consular issues and other issues.