Kassym-Jomart Tokayev took part in the Qatar Economic Forum

On June 21 of this year,  President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, at the invitation of Amir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, took part in the work of the Second Qatar Economic Forum “Equalizing the Global Recovery” in Doha.

The remarkable event was powered by Bloomberg, under the patronage of the Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani. The President of Kazakhstan took part in a special panel session “In Conversation with President Tokayev”. During an open and frank discussion, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev answered a number of questions concerning pressing challenges in the international politics, especially amid the ongoing geopolitical upheavals in Europe and the Russian-Ukrainian conflict. Besides, the President gave exhaustive answers to the moderator’s questions about the economic consequences that Kazakhstan may face amid unprecedented sanctions imposed on Russia.

Within the visit, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev held a meeting with the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani. During the meeting, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani thoroughly discussed the current state and prospects for the development of Kazakh-Qatari cooperation. The two leaders reaffirmed their mutual desire to strengthen trade and economic ties and implement joint investment projects. At the end of the conversation, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani expressed gratitude for the invitation and confirmed his intention to pay a visit to Kazakhstan in the near future.

On the sidelines of the Qatar Economic Forum, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev met with Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili. During the meeting, topical issues of bilateral cooperation were discussed.