“A meeting between President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and President of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan took place at the Qasr Al Shatie Palace. The head of state thanked the UAE President for the warm welcome and hospitality, and also wished the successful holding of the Abu Dhabi Sustainable Development Week,” reads the statement.
“The UAE is our key partner in the Arab world. We are committed to close cooperation across the entire spectrum of bilateral and multilateral contacts for the benefit of our countries. I highly appreciate your efforts to strengthen the strategic partnership between Kazakhstan and the UAE, which is steadily developing in the spirit of friendship, trust and mutual respect. Your Highness, I look forward to welcoming you in Kazakhstan. I am confident that your visit to our country will be an important milestone in strengthening Kazakh-UAE relations,” Tokayev said.
According to him, today the UAE is among the top ten largest foreign investors in Kazakhstan.
“Last year, the inflow of direct investment from the UAE more than doubled. During our meeting in Abu Dhabi, we set a new goal - to increase trade turnover to $1 billion. I propose that our governments focus on a specific economic agenda to create positive dynamics in trade. We count on your support in implementing the joint declaration on the implementation of strategic investment projects. Within the framework of this document, we actively cooperate with Emirati companies in a variety of industries, including transport and logistics, energy, finance, tourism and many others, promoting mutual growth and progress," Tokayev said,.
Al Nahyan thanked Tokayev for participating in the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week summit
"Noting the fruitful nature of cooperation between the two countries, he emphasized the importance of further expanding political dialogue and economic ties, as well as high-quality implementation of previously reached agreements. The UAE President expressed confidence that in 2025, relations between Kazakhstan and the Emirates will reach a new level, contributing to the development and prosperity of the two states. He also highly appreciated Astana’s role in resolving pressing issues of international and regional security and sustainable development,” Akorda added.
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