On January 15, 2025, this was reported by the president's press service.
"Kassym-Jomart Tokayev congratulated Giorgia Meloni on her birthday, wishing her success in her state activities for the further prosperity of the friendly people of Italy," the statement released on Wednesday reads.
The president fondly recalled his official visit to Rome last year, which marked a new stage in the development of Kazakh-Italian relations.
"In order to maintain a high level of intergovernmental cooperation, the head of state confirmed his invitation for Giorgia Meloni to visit Astana on an official visit," the press service concluded.
Earlier, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev participated in a meeting with experts on artificial intelligence development, during which it was announced that a council on artificial intelligence would be established in Kazakhstan under the president's leadership.
Kassym-Jomart Tokayev arrived on a working visit to the United Arab Emirates on January 13, 2025. On the same day, he met with UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan at the Qasr Al Shatie palace. On January 14, the head of state was the first to speak at the "Abu Dhabi Sustainable Development Week" summit. Later, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev spoke with Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.