US lauds human rights records in Kazakhstan

Assistant to the President of Kazakhstan for International Affairs Erzhan Kazykhan and U.S. Under Secretary of State for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights Uzra Zeya co-chaired the third annual High-Level Dialogue on Human Rights and Democratic Reforms between Kazakhstan and the United States. The focus was on political reform agenda, protection of rights of people with disabilities, combating trafficking in persons, freedom of assembly and speech, media development, asset recovery, and corruption. Both sides reaffirmed commitment to cooperation, with the U.S. supporting Kazakhstan's reforms and efforts to combat violence against women and children.