Statement from Premier Pillai on visit to the Yukon from the Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Canada

Premier Ranj Pillai met with extraordinary and plenipotentiary Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to Canada Akylbek Kamaldinov in Whitehorse.

Premier Ranj Pillai has released the following statement:

“Today, I was pleased to meet with Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Canada Mr. Akylbak Kamaldinov. This was the Ambassador’s first visit to the Yukon.

“Our discussions focused on our economies as well as opportunities for cooperation. Kazakhstan is particularly interested in learning more about the Yukon’s mining industry and environmental remediation expertise. We also discussed parks management and tourism.

“Canada celebrated the 30th anniversary of bilateral relations with Kazakhstan on April 10, 2022. I look forward to the continued strength of Yukon-Kazakh relations.”

 

Media contact 

Renée Francoeur
Cabinet Communications
867-334-9194
renee.francoeur@yukon.ca

News release #: 
23-087