The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA – Kazakhstan does not take sides in the escalating Middle East conflict and calls for disputes to be resolved exclusively through diplomatic means, Deputy Foreign Minister Alibek Bakayev said at a March 3 government briefing. “Kazakhstan advocates resolving any military conflict at the negotiating table, in accordance with international law and the UN Charter,”… The post Kazakhstan Maintains Neutral Stance on Middle East Conflict, Prepares Evacuation of Citizens appeared first on The Astana Times .