Kazakhstan's foreign minister begins two day visit

Kazakhstan's foreign minister begins two day visit

JAKARTA (JP): Foreign Minister Kanat Saudabayev of Kazakhstan
arrived at Halim Perdanakusuma airport last night to begin a two-
day visit to Indonesia.

Saudabayev is scheduled to meet with Minister of Trade Satrio
Budiardjo Joedono and Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Alatas
today.

During his brief stay, the minister will also hold meetings
with the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) and
PT Prima Comexindo to promote bilateral trade between the
countries.

Kadin plans to embark on a tour of several former Soviet
republics later this month while Prima Comexindo, owned by Hasyim
Djojohadikusumo, is experienced in conducting trade with the
former Soviet Union.

With a population of some 17 million people, the Republic of
Kazakhstan became an independent state on Dec. 16, 1991, a few
days before the former Soviet Union dissolved.

Though neither have representatives in their respective
capitals, Indonesia and Kazakhstan maintain formal diplomatic
relations.(mds)