International relations of Kazakhstan

The Republic of Kazakhstan began to pursue the certain foreign policy after gaining independence on the 16th of December, 1991. Since that time our country has come out into the world arena as a fully-fledged partner. In March, 1992 Kazakhstan became a member of the United Nations Organization enjoying full rights. Now our state has established diplomatic relations with 129 sovereign entities (including the Vatican City, Order of Malta and State of Palestine) and the European Union.