Head of State Kassym-Jomart Tokayev held talks with President of Switzerland Guy Parmelin

May 18, 2021

President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev held talks via videoconference with his Swiss counterpart Guy Parmelin. The leaders of the two countries discussed the current state and prospects of cooperation in the political, trade and economic areas.

Expressing satisfaction with the dynamic development of Kazakh-Swiss relations, the interlocutors paid special attention to strengthening business ties and implementing joint investment projects in the fields of transport and logistics, engineering, agriculture, tourism, high technologies and the "green" economy.

Kassym-Jomart Tokayev stated that Switzerland is one of the key political, trade and economic partners of Kazakhstan in Europe. Today more than 40 enterprises and companies with the participation of Swiss capital are successfully operating in our country.

- I believe that we have all the necessary opportunities to ensure the continuation of mutually beneficial and successful cooperation. Our task is to provide additional incentives in all areas of our interaction, the Head of State emphasized.

In turn, Guy Parmelin highly appreciated the level of Kazakh-Swiss relations.

- I have to note the good cooperation in the areas of interest to us. I hope that in the future we will be able to strengthen and expand this cooperation even more, - said the President of Switzerland

Kassym-Jomart Tokayev noted the important role of the bilateral Intergovernmental Commission on Trade and Economic Cooperation and the Business Council in the implementation of the agreements reached. The President informed the interlocutor about socio-economic transformations and measures to improve the investment climate. He also suggested expanding the range of partnerships in various sectors of the economy and the structure of trade, taking into account the potential of the parties.

In this context, the Head of State supported the intention of Swiss companies to take part in projects for the development of railway infrastructure in Kazakhstan.

During the talks, the situation around the spread of coronavirus infection was also discussed. Talking about the measures aimed at overcoming the consequences of the pandemic and the free universal vaccination of the population, the President of Kazakhstan thanked Swiss companies for the humanitarian assistance provided to our country and assistance in the fight against COVID-19.

At the end of the conversation, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Guy Parmelin exchanged views on a number of topical issues on the international agenda, including the interaction of Kazakhstan and Switzerland within the framework of multilateral structures. They reaffirmed their readiness to continue a constructive dialogue on promoting global peace and security, ensuring sustainable development, combating climate change, promoting fair and efficient transboundary water use in Central Asia.

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