Tengrinews.kz – Following their talks, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Alexander Stubb adopted a joint statement reflecting the shared positions of both sides and the initiatives proposed during today’s negotiations, according to Akorda.
In particular, the Presidents agreed to expand cooperation in the fields of economy, trade, and investment, with special attention to promoting sustainable business practices and supporting small and medium-sized enterprises.
“They expressed their intention to strengthen cooperation in such key sectors as energy, energy efficiency, environmental technologies, water resource and forestry management, construction, information and communication technologies, infrastructure, transport and logistics, engineering, and advanced industrial innovations,” the statement reads.
The leaders of Kazakhstan and Finland also reaffirmed their commitment to enhancing peacekeeping cooperation, including through continued collaboration between the Kazakhstan Peace Operations Centre (KAZCENT) and the Finnish Defence Forces International Centre (FINCENT).
The two heads of state agreed to promote bilateral cooperation in the fields of higher education, science, and research, and to explore opportunities for joint academic and scientific initiatives.
“The parties emphasized the importance of achieving a comprehensive, just, and lasting peace in Ukraine in accordance with the principles of the UN Charter,” the publication added.
As a reminder, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev held talks today in Astana with Finnish President Alexander Stubb.