Italy is one of the leading trading partners of Kazakhstan in Europe. This was said by President of Kazakhstan Kasym-Zhomart Tokaev during a short meeting with the chairman of the Italian Council of Ministers George Melony at Astana Airport on Thursday, May 29
“It is a great honor for us to accept you on a visit to Kazakhstan. I am sure that the upcoming negotiations will play an important, and possibly, a key role in giving an additional impulse to our bilateral relations,” Tokaev said. The text of the statement is given by the press service of the head of state in the telegram channel.
The president recalled that on Wednesday and Thursday in Astana, a business forum was held with the participation of numerous Italian entrepreneurs. “We highly appreciate your assistance in the development of business ties between our countries,” Tokaev said.
In turn, Melony expressed satisfaction with a visit to Kazakhstan. “It is very glad to visit your country for the first time. As you said, very good relations have developed between our countries, but there is always the opportunity to achieve more. We consider Kazakhstan as a very important partner of Italy and all of Europe,” the Prime Minister said.
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In addition, according to her, the Central Asian region has currently acquired strategic importance. Meloni expressed gratitude to Tokaev for organizing the first Summit “Italy – Central Asia” at the level of heads of state. “I think that this summit can become historical in our relationship with the region. At this difficult time, it is very important for us to strengthen cooperation at all levels,” said the Prime Minister.