Tokayev meets US presidential envoy on sidelines of BRICS summit
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Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev met Sergio Gor, US presidential special envoy for South and Central Asia, on the sidelines of the 18th BRICS Summit, the Akorda presidential press service said.
Gor delivered a personal message from Donald Trump congratulating Tokayev ahead of the 35th anniversary of Kazakhstan’s independence. Tokayev thanked the US president and reiterated his invitation for Trump to visit Kazakhstan.
The two sides discussed the development of the Kazakhstan-US strategic partnership, including cooperation in artificial intelligence and digitalisation.
"I am now preparing to attend the G20 summit in Miami. I believe this will also provide a good opportunity to discuss issues on our bilateral agenda. We prefer concrete action and practical steps to fine words when it comes to advancing our cooperation," Tokayev said.
Gor said trade and economic ties between the two countries were developing rapidly, adding that the US president attached great importance to strengthening the partnership with Kazakhstan and Central Asia.
Following the meeting, the two sides reaffirmed their intention to continue expanding cooperation.
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