Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev met with European Union (EU) Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security Maroš Šefčovič, EU Special Representative for Central Asia Eduards Stiprais, and European Investment Bank (EIB) Vice President Marek Mora.
The Kazakh presidency's press secretary announced the meeting, which took place on Tuesday, June 23, to the public.
During the talks, Tokayev positively assessed the outcomes of his previous negotiations with European Council President Antonio Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. He stressed that these contacts reaffirmed the mutual commitment to further strengthening the strategic partnership between Astana and Brussels.
The Kazakh leader noted that the signing of commercial agreements and memoranda of understanding totaling over $12 billion demonstrates the confidence of the European business community in Kazakhstan's economy and the ongoing reforms in the country.
Tokayev also drew attention to the productive nature of the cooperation with the European Investment Bank and expressed his belief that the future partnership will contribute to Kazakhstan's sustainable development and the consolidation of regional connectivity.
EU Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security Maroš Šefčovič stated that Tokayev's visit opened a new chapter in relations between the European Union and Kazakhstan.
At the end of the meeting, the parties decided to continue the constructive dialogue on joint ventures of mutual interest.