Kazakhstan, Astana, Feb.13 /Trend T.Nurmagombetov/
Kazakhstan stands for early normalization of the situation around Iran and Syria, President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev said at a meeting with UAE President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the press service of the president said on Monday.
The President noted the need for diplomatic action to stabilize the situation and to avoid military confrontation while discussing the situation in Syria.
Nazarbayev said Kazakhstan will be active within the chairmanship of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation.
Nazarbayev congratulated Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan with a 40-year anniversary of the founding of the state, and wished the friendly people of the UAE well-being and prosperity. Nazarbayev also stressed that the UAE is an important partner for Kazakhstan in the Arab and Muslim world.
The sides noted the similarity of positions on topical issues in the Middle East and North Africa.