Relations with Azerbaijan are of great importance to Kazakhstan - President Tokayev
Images | Akorda
Head of State Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has received today the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan, Jeyhun Bayramov, Kazinform News Agency learned from the Akorda press service.
Your visit is important from the viewpoint of further promotion of our cooperation with the fraternal Azerbaijan. The relations with Azerbaijan are of great importance to us. We view your country as a reliable strategic partner and ally," emphasized Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.
On behalf of the President Ilham Aliyev and the people of Azerbaijan, Jeyhun Bayramov thanked the Kazakh side for prompt assistance rendered in connection with the AZAL plane crash near Aktau.
The meeting also focused on the issues of implementation of major strategic projects including laying a fiber-optic communication line and a deep-sea power cable along the bottom of the Caspian Sea.
The Foreign Minister of Azerbaijan Jeyhun Bayramov arrived in Astana today for an official visit. As part of the visit, he has held talks behind the closed doors and in extended formats with the Deputy Prime Minister-Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan, Murat Nurtleu.
This information may not be reproduced without reference to Kazakhstan Today. Copyright of materials of News Agency Kazakhstan Today.
relevant news
Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and UEFA president Aleksander Čeferin hold talks
Images | Akorda
Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev received UEFA president Aleksander Čeferin in Astana, Kazinform News Agency learnt from the Akorda press service.
The Head of State highly appreciated the UEFA support for Kazakhstan. Over 1 million Kazakhstanis or 13% of all those engaged in sports play football in Kazakhstan. It reflects high popularity of football in Kazakhstan.
The President of Kazakhstan stressed the need to build a sustainable market-oriented business model in the country’s football industry and football club management development. The Head of State supported UEFA in the development of educational and exchange programs aimed at raising professional skills of specialists and young players.
In turn, Aleksander Čeferin expressed readiness to expand partnership with Kazakhstan.
Kassym-Jomart Tokayev awarded UEFA president Aleksander Čeferin Dostyq Order, II degree, for his contribution to the development of sports in Kazakhstan.
This information may not be reproduced without reference to Kazakhstan Today. Copyright of materials of News Agency Kazakhstan Today.
Tokayev meets with Croatian Foreign and European Affairs Minister Gordan Grlić-Radman
Images | Akorda
President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev held a meeting on Wednesday with Croatian Minister of Foreign and European Affairs Gordan Grlić-Radman, reflecting Croatia’s commitment to provide a new impetus to bilateral relationship, Akorda reports.
The Kazakh leader expressed confidence that Kazakhstan-Croatia cooperation will continue to develop in a spirit of mutual trust and constructive dialogue.
Tokayev noted growing interest of Croatian companies in the Kazakh market, including in energy, infrastructure, pharmacy and food industry.
It was said that over 30 companies involving Croatia, including Pliva and Podravka successfully operate in Kazakhstan.
Kassym-Jomart Tokayev welcomed the Croatian delegation’s participation in the Kazakhstan-Croatia Business Forum due to take place later today, saying that agreements to be reached are to expand trade and investment cooperation.
This information may not be reproduced without reference to Kazakhstan Today. Copyright of materials of News Agency Kazakhstan Today.
Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov hold informal meeting in Turkistan
Images | Akorda
Welcoming the high-profile guest, the Head of State thanked him for visiting Kazakhstan's spiritual capital Turkistan, Kazinform News Agency reports citing the press service of Akorda.
It is gratifying to see successful development of cooperation between our countries. We plan to implement strategically important projects in gas and transport-logistics sectors. We keep this work under control, since further quality development of economic cooperation depends on its results," the Kazakh President noted.
Kassym-Jomart Tokayev congratulated Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov on the beginning of the International Year of Peace and Trust, highlighting that this initiative backed by the UN proves high international reputation of Turkmenistan.
The Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan expressed gratitude for hospitality and named Kazakhstan one of its main strategic partners.
Our bilateral relations in political, trade-economic and cultural-humanitarian spheres have good prospects. We are thankful to you for the support of Turkmenistan’s initiative to proclaim the International Year of Peace and Trust within the UN," Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov said.
The sides also discussed the prospects for further strengthening the multifaceted strategic partnership on an entire range of bilateral relations.
The sides highlighted the need to search for new points of growth and launch systemic measures to raise commodity turnover to $1 billion in the nearest future.
This information may not be reproduced without reference to Kazakhstan Today. Copyright of materials of News Agency Kazakhstan Today.
Pope Francis will always be remembered as a great pastor of peace - President Tokayev
Images | Akorda
Head of State expressed his condolences over the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis, Kazinform News Agency reports.
It was with profound sorrow that the President received the news about passing of Pope Francis, the press service of Akorda says.
According to Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, the Pontiff was an extraordinary spiritual leader who spared no effort to promoting the noble ideals of humanism, justice and compassion.
"I warmly recall my meetings with Pope and his historic apostolic visit to Kazakhstan in 2022, which stood as a powerful symbol of tolerance and mutual understanding. Pope Francis will always be remembered as a great pastor of peace and tireless advocate for interfaith dialogue and harmony," the Kazakh President posted on X.
This information may not be reproduced without reference to Kazakhstan Today. Copyright of materials of News Agency Kazakhstan Today.
Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov visit Ethnoaul complex in Turkistan
Images | Akorda
President of Kazakhstan and Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan have visited Ethnoaul, national and cultural complex located in the territory of Azret-Sultan reserve in Turkistan, Kazinform News Agency learned from the Akorda press service.
Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov walked around the local bazaar, where various types of grain crops, national cuisine, works of masters of such folk crafts as wood processing, weaving, felting, pottery and jewelry were displayed.
The program of the visit continued with a theatrical performance devoted to Kazakh traditions and rituals, and demonstration of the skills of Tazy dogs and the birds of prey.
This information may not be reproduced without reference to Kazakhstan Today. Copyright of materials of News Agency Kazakhstan Today.