ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev met with Italian President Sergio Mattarella during his official visit to Rome on January 18, marking his first visit to Italy as president, Acorda news agency reported.
Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Italian President Sergio Mattarella. Photo courtesy of Acorda.
Mr. Tokayev referred to Kazakhstan’s long-term relations with Italy, which is a reliable partner of the European Union (EU), especially in terms of trade.
“Today, I would like to discuss issues of mutual interest, such as the development of economic relations, strengthening relations aimed at the prosperity of both countries, and ways to resolve current international problems,” he said.
The President said mutual trade had exceeded $14.5 billion and expressed his intention to increase this figure to $20 billion.
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As one of the main investors in Kazakhstan’s economy, Italy has around 300 companies operating in the Kazakh market, including the main technology-driven energy company Eni.
Tokayev praised bilateral relations and noted that Kazakhstan will continue to create favorable conditions for investors. He emphasized the need to foster partnerships in the field of culture and tourism.
The President outlined promising sectors of the country’s economy for foreign investors, including green energy.
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The two leaders emphasized the importance of strengthening the international relations system and global security based on the following principles, focusing on multilateral cooperation in institutions such as the United Nations (UN) and the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE): emphasized. Charter of the United Nations.
The Leaders discussed the solid prospects for cooperation with the EU in transport and logistics between Kazakhstan and Central Asia, in particular the development of the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (TITR).
Mr. Tokayev congratulated President Mattarella on Italy’s appointment as G7 president and wished him success in carrying out the G7 agenda.
President Mattarella expressed Italy’s interest in the process of political and social modernization in Kazakhstan, expressed his gratitude for Mr. Tokayev’s visit to Rome, and said that the negotiations were an important step in the economic, political and cultural relationship between the two countries. , it said, would give further impetus to humanitarian relations.