As reported by Akorda, the head of state expressed gratitude to the President of the UAE for the warm reception and hospitality, and wished for the successful conduct of Abu Dhabi's Sustainable Development Week.
Kassym-Jomart Tokayev fondly recalled his meetings with Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Abu Dhabi and Dubai in 2023, which provided a strong impetus for cooperation and opened new avenues for interaction.
"The UAE is our key partner in the Arab world. We are committed to close cooperation across the full spectrum of bilateral and multilateral contacts for the benefit of our countries. I greatly appreciate your efforts to strengthen the strategic partnership between Kazakhstan and the UAE, which is steadily developing in the spirit of friendship, trust, and mutual respect. Your Highness, I look forward to the opportunity to welcome you to Kazakhstan. I am confident that your visit to our country will be an important milestone in strengthening Kazakh-Emirati relations," – stated the head of our state.
According to him, today the UAE ranks among the top ten largest foreign investors in Kazakhstan.
"Last year, the influx of direct investments from the UAE more than doubled. During our meeting in Abu Dhabi, we set a new goal – to increase trade turnover to 1 billion dollars. I propose that our governments focus on specific economic agendas to create positive trade dynamics. We rely on your support in implementing the Joint Declaration on strategic investment projects. Within the framework of this document, we are actively collaborating with Emirati companies across various sectors, including transport and logistics, energy, finance, tourism, and many others, fostering mutual growth and progress," – noted Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.
It was previously reported that Tokayev arrived in the United Arab Emirates on a working visit.