On the sidelines of the BRICS Summit, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev held a series of meetings with heads of delegations and representatives of foreign countries, as well as international organizations. In particular, the President discussed major investment projects with Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Khaled bin Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The projects cover energy, transport and logistics, information technology, and agriculture. They are expected to boost trade. The Head of State conveyed his best wishes to President of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and said he looks forward to his visit to Kazakhstan.
President Tokayev discussed the dynamic development of the Enhanced Strategic Partnership between Kazakhstan and the United States with the U.S. President’s Special Envoy for South and Central Asia Sergio Gor. The meeting also focused on areas of joint work, with an emphasis on artificial intelligence and digitalization. Sergio Gor noted the unprecedentedly high level of relations between Astana and Washington, noting that close and trust-based contacts between the leaders of the two countries have given new impetus to cooperation.
President Tokayev and Prime Minister of Ethiopia Abiy Ahmed discussed new opportunities for trade and business. In particular, they touched upon establishing a hub in Kazakhstan for the supply of tea, coffee, and floral products from Ethiopia. Ethiopia is also considering the possibility of opening an embassy in Kazakhstan. The President invited Abiy Ahmed to visit Kazakhstan on an official visit.
At a meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Head of State congratulated him on the successful hosting of the BRICS Summit. The two sides also agreed to step up cooperation in energy, digitalization, education, and tourism. They also discussed cooperation between Astana Hub and Hyderabad’s Cyberabad ecosystem. President Tokayev invited Narendra Modi to pay a state visit to Kazakhstan.
The Head of State also held a series of brief meetings with world leaders and heads of major international organizations, including the Presidents of Russia and Burundi, the Prime Ministers of Malaysia and Vietnam, as well as the UN Secretary-General and the Directors-General of the WHO and WTO.
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