The presidents of Kazakhstan and France held talks in a narrow format, El.kz reports with reference to Akorda.
- Dear Mr. President! We welcome your visit, this is a very big event. Thank you for accepting my invitation and coming to Kazakhstan on an official visit. Cooperation between Kazakhstan and France is developing dynamically, however, it is necessary to give it an additional impetus. Therefore, we can call your visit historic, very important. I am confident that today's talks will be productive," the Head of State emphasized.
Photo: Akorda press service
The leader of Kazakhstan noted that France is our key and reliable partner in the European Union, as well as one of the largest investors in our economy.
Emmanuel Macron praised relations between Kazakhstan and France
- Thank you very much, Mr. President, for your invitation. I am very glad that I am able to come to Astana today and meet with you. Thank you for organizing this visit, which is taking place in an important year for our bilateral partnership. We will move forward on important international issues and underline our commitment to the UN Charter and principles such as territorial integrity and national sovereignty.
We will also be able to discuss key bilateral issues. We are important economic partners. In addition, I would like to note that we will sign significant agreements that will advance strategic and economic relations between our countries. I would like to emphasize once again that I am very glad to meet with you today and discuss our joint agenda," the French President said.
The leaders of the two countries discussed the state and prospects for the development of the Kazakh-French strategic partnership. Particular attention was paid to strengthening political dialogue, deepening cooperation in trade, economic, investment, energy, transport and logistics, cultural and humanitarian spheres.
Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Emmanuel Macron also exchanged views on topical issues on the international and regional agenda.