Ambassador of Kazakhstan presents credentials to the President of Finland

HELSINKI, August 23, 2019 — The Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Zhanna Sartbayeva, presented her credentials to the President of the Republic of Finland, Sauli Niinistö. After the official ceremony in the Presidential Palace, the President held an audience with the Kazakh diplomat.

During the meeting, Ms. Sartbayeva offered the greetings and kindest regards of the President of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, to the President of Finland, as well as extending an invitation to visit Kazakhstan. She informed the Finnish President about the political development of the country, as well as the measures taken to diversify the economy and the development of transit and transport sectors.

Regarding Kazakh-Finnish relations, the Ambassador confirmed the interest of the country's leadership in enhancing bilateral cooperation across a wide range of fields, especially digital technologies.

The Ambassador provided details on the key areas outlined by President Tokayev during his inaugural address. She disclosed the initiative of the First President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Leader of the Nation Nursultan Nazarbayev, who proposed the idea of creating a new geopolitical reality based on three dialogues.

In addition, on behalf of First President Nazarbayev and President Tokayev, the Ambassador congratulated President Niinistö on his birthday.

The President of Finland emphasized the friendly nature of relations between the two countries, noting the importance of Kazakhstan in the international community. He also expressed satisfaction with the ongoing growth of bilateral trade.

President Niinistö highlighted the role of the First President as the founder of modern Kazakhstan and expressed admiration for his deep understanding of international relations and geopolitical issues. The Finnish President conveyed his heartfelt greetings to President Tokayev, recalling his visits to Kazakhstan with warmth. President Niinistö praised the modern development of Kazakhstan and wished success in the country’s further political and socio-economic development.