Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and President Isaac Herzog of Israel, who arrived in the
country on an official visit, held talks at the Akorda residence. The Head of
State emphasized that the two countries have maintained close and friendly
relations since 1992. Over this period, significant results have been achieved
in political, economic, and investment cooperation. For his part, the President
of Israel noted that it was a great honor for him to be at the Akorda residence,
following in the footsteps of his father, Chaim Herzog, who had visited
Kazakhstan in 1993. He also highlighted the strong potential for cooperation
between the two sides, particularly in the field of high technologies. The Presidents
also discussed Kazakhstan’s decision to join the Abraham Accords. The Head of
State noted that this step symbolizes Kazakhstan’s readiness to contribute to
stabilizing relations between Middle Eastern countries and Israel, as well as
to boosting trade and economic ties.
«Kazakhstan as far as you know is committed to the
decision which was made earlier and we believe that an official ceremony of
joining to the Abraham Accords may happen, may take place this year in Astana
some time later. And also one thing I would like to mention, it’s about first
of all our interests in developing or enhancing contacts on such an important
matter like artificial intelligence and digitalization. This year in Kazakhstan
was proclaimed as the Year of Digitalization and Artificial Intelligence. I am
focusing on this particular matter,» President Tokayev noted.
The President of Israel also welcomed Kazakhstan’s
decision to join the Abraham Accords and to participate in the work of the
Board of Peace. Isaac Herzog also emphasized the steady and progressive
development of cooperation between Kazakhstan and Israel.
«I would like to put a focus on how we can double and triple and much more the volume of business and trade between our nations. You know, there are practical steps that can enhance them dramatically. I think, direct flights can have a huge impact on business and trade. We are not far away from completing a double taxation treaty,» President Isaac Herzog of Israel said.
As a result of the negotiations, the parties agreed to
maintain regular political dialogue and further elevate relations to a
qualitatively new level.
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