Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Murat Nurtleu received the newly appointed Ambassador of Japan to Kazakhstan Yasumasa Iijima, El.kz cites MFA.
During the meeting, the parties discussed in detail the state and prospects of bilateral and multilateral cooperation, paying special attention to the schedule of mutual visits and events at the highest and high levels planned for this year.
Given the significant volumes of bilateral trade and direct Japanese investments in Kazakhstan, particular emphasis was placed on the importance of further deepening trade and economic cooperation.
The importance of the Joint Commission of the governmental and private sectors of Kazakhstan and Japan on economic cooperation, which promotes mutually beneficial partnerships, was highlighted.
Yasumasa Iijima expressed full readiness for active interaction to develop bilateral relations.
Kazakh Foreign Minister M.Nurtleu wished the Ambassador of Japan success in his work in Kazakhstan.