Tokayev holds talks with the Vice President of Switzerland

Tengrinews.kz – Kassym-Jomart Tokayev held talks with the Vice President of Switzerland, Guy Parmelin.

The President of Kazakhstan noted that Guy Parmelin’s visit to Astana opens up good opportunities to give new momentum to the bilateral agenda.

Tokayev emphasized that Kazakhstan considers Switzerland an important political and economic partner in Europe, as well as one of the largest investors in the country’s economy, having invested 35.8 billion dollars since 2005.

The President reported that nearly 400 Swiss companies and joint enterprises are operating in Kazakhstan.

According to Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, political dialogue between Astana and Bern is developing at various levels in an open and constructive atmosphere.

Kassym-Jomart Tokayev paid special attention to the dynamic development of economic cooperation. Kazakhstan and Switzerland have been working successfully together in energy, mining, manufacturing, construction, agriculture, pharmaceuticals, finance, and new technologies.

Guy Parmelin expressed gratitude for the warm reception and highly praised the momentum of bilateral cooperation.

Vice President of Switzerland, Guy Parmelin. Photo by the press service of Akorda

He confirmed Switzerland’s commitment to further strengthening political dialogue, expanding investment projects, and advancing joint initiatives in key sectors of the economy.