Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart
Tokayev held a meeting with the United Kingdom’s Secretary of State for
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs David Cameron. His visit to
Kazakhstan will give further impetus to the development of bilateral relations,
the Head of State noted. The countries have great potential for increasing
trade, economic, and investment cooperation, including in the fields of energy,
green economy, finance, and innovation. President Tokayev emphasized the
importance of the Strategic Partnership and Cooperation Agreement signed
between the heads of the foreign ministries of the two countries, noting that
this comprehensive document will lay a qualitatively new foundation for
expanding multifaceted cooperation. During the talks, particular attention was
paid to the issues of deepening cultural and humanitarian ties, especially in
the areas of education and youth support. The interlocutors also exchanged
views on current issues on the regional and international agenda.
“We greatly value what has been
done in the area of mutual relations. The UK is regarded as a major strategic
partner, and I believe that we need to do more in order to enhance our
cooperation,” stated President Tokayev.
“I came 11 years ago to start the
strategic dialogue. It was great today with the Foreign Minister to sign the
Strategic Partnership and Cooperation Agreement. I think we look across the
partnership in energy, education, business and cultural sectors and developing
people to people change,” said the Foreign Secretary.
