Head of State Kassym-Jomart Tokayev received public figure, academician Mukhtar Kul-Mukhammed, El.kz reports with reference to the press service of Akorda.
The meeting discussed the issues of development of Kazakhstan's science and culture, state and information security, as well as international cooperation.
The academician supported the initiatives of the Head of State voiced at the SCO summit to strengthen security, ensure peace, stability and sustainable development.
Mukhtar Kul-Mukhammed made a number of proposals to strengthen the role of Kazakhstan as a recognized middle power in the world, as well as to resolve existing conflicts and prevent them.
It was pointed out that the adoption of the Astana Declaration and more than 20 SCO documents will contribute to further strengthening security and stable development of the whole world.
The Head of State stressed the importance of multilateral cooperation of Kazakhstan in order to ensure effective regional cooperation on the basis of equal partnership.
According to the President, public diplomacy can play a special role in strengthening mutual trust between nations and states.