Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart
Tokayev held a meeting with Senior Minister and Coordinating Minister for
National Security of Singapore Teo Chee Hean. The parties discussed prospects
for the development of political and economic cooperation between the two
countries. The Head of State stressed that Astana stands ready to open a new chapter
in bilateral cooperation, focusing on a trustful dialogue and dynamic trade and
investment ties. At the end of the meeting, President Tokayev signed his book titled
‘Overcoming. Diplomatic Essays’ in English, which Teo Chee Hean had earlier
brought from Kazakhstan. The Head of State also met with Singapore’s third
Prime Minister, Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong, who noted that the city-state
is committed to continuing its strategic partnership with Kazakhstan. The
parties discussed issues of cooperation in investment, finance, trade and
economic, transport and logistics, as well as humanitarian spheres.