Tengrinews.kz - Kassym-Jomart Tokayev held a meeting with UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan at the Qasr Al Shatie Palace, according to the Akorda press service.
Tengrinews.kz - Kassym-Jomart Tokayev held a meeting with UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan at the Qasr Al Shatie Palace, according to the Akorda press service.
The Head of State expressed gratitude to the UAE President for the warm reception and hospitality, as well as for the successful organization of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week.
Kassym-Jomart Tokayev fondly recalled his meetings with Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Abu Dhabi and Dubai in 2023, which provided a strong impetus for cooperation and opened new avenues for interaction.
"The UAE is our key partner in the Arab world. We are committed to close cooperation across the entire spectrum of bilateral and multilateral engagements for the benefit of our countries. I greatly value your efforts to strengthen the strategic partnership between Kazakhstan and the UAE, which continues to develop steadily in the spirit of friendship, trust, and mutual respect. Your Highness, I eagerly await the opportunity to welcome you to Kazakhstan. I am confident that your visit to our country will mark an important milestone in strengthening Kazakh-Emirati relations," stated the President of Kazakhstan.
According to him, the UAE is currently among the top ten largest foreign investors in Kazakhstan.
"Last year, the inflow of direct investments from the UAE more than doubled. During our meeting in Abu Dhabi, we set a new goal — to increase trade turnover to $1 billion. I propose that our governments focus on a concrete economic agenda to ensure positive trade dynamics. We count on your support in implementing the Joint Declaration on strategic investment projects. Under this document, we are actively collaborating with Emirati companies in various sectors, including transport and logistics, energy, finance, tourism, and many others, fostering mutual growth and progress," Kassym-Jomart Tokayev noted.
Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan thanked the President of Kazakhstan for participating in the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week summit.
Highlighting the fruitful nature of the two countries' cooperation, he emphasized the importance of further expanding political dialogue and economic ties, as well as ensuring the effective implementation of previously reached agreements.
The UAE President expressed confidence that in 2025, relations between Kazakhstan and the Emirates will reach a new level, contributing to the development and prosperity of both nations. He also highly praised Astana's role in addressing pressing issues of international and regional security and sustainable development.
President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has arrived in the United Arab Emirates on a working visit.
At the invitation of the President of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the President of Kazakhstan will participate in the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week Summit on January 14-15.