Senate Chairman Maulen
Ashimbayev, on behalf of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, visited the Iranian
Embassy in Kazakhstan. During a meeting with the head of the diplomatic
mission, Ali Akbar Jokar, the Speaker signed a condolence book following the
tragic events that claimed the lives of Supreme Spiritual Leader Ayatollah
Seyyed Ali Khamenei, senior government officials, and civilians, including
children. He wrote: «On behalf of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan,
Kassym-Jomart Kemelevich Tokayev, the people of Kazakhstan, and the Parliament,
we express our deepest condolences to the Iranian people, as well as to the
families and loved ones of the victims». The message also noted that the Head
of State consistently emphasizes the need to resolve international disputes and
conflicts exclusively through political and diplomatic means, while respecting
international law and the UN Charter. During the conversation, Ashimbayev stressed
that Iran is a close neighbor and partner of Kazakhstan and reaffirmed the
country’s readiness to facilitate a peaceful resolution of the conflict.

