Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Italian President
Sergio Mattarella discussed the prospects for developing trade, economic and
investment cooperation between the two countries during talks in Astana.
Welcoming the Italian delegation, the Head of State emphasized that the meeting
provides an excellent opportunity to discuss key areas of mutual interest in
bilateral relations.
«We enjoy very close cooperation between both states in so
many areas. There are so many Italian companies that operate on our market. Our
trade is booming, humanitarian exchanges are successfully developing, so I
believe that the current situation in our mutual relationship is very good,
extremely successful,» Kassym-Jomart Tokayev noted.
According to the Italian President, this meeting reflects
the genuine friendship between the two countries. Sergio Mattarella expressed his
gratitude to President Tokayev and highly praised the state of bilateral
relations, highlighting the significant potential for further expanding the
strategic partnership between Kazakhstan and Italy.
«We truly have excellent relations in all areas – political,
economic, trade, and cultural,» Sergio Mattarella said.
Today, Italy is one of Kazakhstan’s three largest trading
partners and ranks among the country’s top five investors. Last year, bilateral
trade reached around $20 billion. Nearly
250 Italian companies operating in Kazakhstan contribute significantly to the development
of sectors such as oil and gas, renewable energy, mechanical engineering, and
agriculture.
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