Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev held a meeting in Munich with Bavarian Minister-President Markus Söder. President Tokayev emphasized that the agreements reached the previous day with Germany’s President and Chancellor should now be turned into concrete projects, with Bavaria seen as one of Kazakhstan’s key partners in this regard. There is significant potential in combining the region’s technologies with Kazakhstan’s industrial and resource capabilities. The development of transport links will also help strengthen economic ties and expand contacts between Kazakhstan and Germany. For his part, Söder said Bavaria was seeking new areas for growth to further expand cooperation with Kazakhstan and thanked President Tokayev for supporting Bavarian companies operating in the country.
President Tokayev and President of the Bavarian Landtag Ilse Aigner discussed interparliamentary cooperation, the development of trade, economic and investment ties, as well as the strengthening of cultural and humanitarian relations. The Head of State noted the successful and productive talks held the previous day in Berlin with Germany’s top leadership and emphasized that Germany, the world’s third-largest economy, is a strategic partner for Kazakhstan in Europe and beyond. Following the meeting, the two sides reaffirmed their mutual interest in expanding dialogue.
President Tokayev held a meeting with Hubert Aiwanger, Bavaria’s Deputy Minister-President and Minister of Economic Affairs, Regional Development and Energy. The Head of State thanked Aiwanger for the warm welcome and for his support in organizing the Technology Forum in Munich. The two sides discussed expanding direct business ties, the potential to increase bilateral trade, attract investment and implement joint projects. Particular attention was paid to cooperation in high technology, industry, energy and innovation. Aiwanger noted the complementary nature of the two economies, which creates promising opportunities for Bavarian companies.
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