Today, President of Guinea-Bissau Umaro
Sissoco Embaló was welcomed at the Akorda Presidential Palace during his official
visit to Kazakhstan. In narrow-format talks, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev
highlighted Guinea-Bissau as an important partner for Kazakhstan on the African
continent and expressed commitment to strengthening bilateral ties. Both
nations share similar perspectives on current international issues, and
Kazakhstan is ready to foster cooperation in key international organizations,
primarily the United Nations and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation. In
response, Embaló expressed his gratitude to Tokayev for the warm welcome, noting
numerous areas of mutual interest between the countries. Following their
one-on-one meeting, the leaders held expanded-format talks with official
delegations. Tokayev described Embaló’s visit as historic, emphasizing its
significance in strengthening bilateral relations. The commitment to enhancing
cooperation is evident. The countries aim to open a new stage in cooperation,
especially considering that last year marked the 10th anniversary of the
establishment of diplomatic ties. During a briefing for media representatives,
the leaders focused on key points from their discussions.
«Our countries are eager to maximize the
potential of the transport and logistics sectors. We agreed to examine ways to
connect the port of Bissau and the Trans-Caspian Transport Corridor in West
Africa. This is especially important now, given the global geopolitical
situation and growing food security concerns,» Tokayev said.
The Presidents recognized significant
opportunities in the agricultural sector, with Kazakhstan offering to export
grain. Tokayev suggested fostering collaboration in digital services and
invited representatives from the African nation to attend the Astana
International Forum next year. Additionally, the youth of Guinea-Bissau have
been invited to study at Kazakh universities. The leaders also intend to boost
cooperation in the mining industry.
«Kazakhstan and Guinea-Bissau have the
necessary mechanisms to enhance cooperation in areas such as natural resource
exploration, education, and hydrocarbon exports. We are also interested in
further deepening contacts within various international platforms and promoting
our multifaceted relations,» Embaló noted.
Following the talks, the Presidents adopted
a Joint Statement, and official delegations signed several documents, including
a memorandum of cooperation in information and communication technologies.
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