The Consul General of Kazakhstan met the Metz Mayor
METZ, January 12 – As part of a working visit to the city of Metz, the Consul General of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Strasbourg Ms. Anel Bakytbekkyzy held a meeting with the Mayor, President of the Eurometropolis of Metz, Vice-President of the Grand East region, and Honorary Member of the French Parliament Mr. Francois Grosdidier.
During the negotiations, parties discussed the issues of developing bilateral relations in various spheres. The Consul General by informing the Mayor about the busy agenda with the Grand East, noted about dynamically developing cultural exchanges and cooperation in the field of education and healthcare. It was highlighted that mutual visits and joint projects are being organized. Through participation of parties in exhibitions and conferences a group of “Kazakhstan Friends” is expanding day by day where a number of representatives of local political and business circles are continuing to join in.
In was noted that mentioned cooperation are implemented in accordance with the tasks of the State of the Nation Address of the President K.Tokayev announced in September 2023.
A.Bakytbekkyzy having informed the Mayor about the main provisions of the Address of the Head of State, pointed out that the President had set tasks for the Government to establish scientific and practical cooperation with recognized foreign centers in the field of agricultural science, IT industry, green economy, etc. It was emphasized that for Kazakhstan France is a strategic partner, as Astana is a key partner for Paris among the Central Asian states. Evidence of this are mutual visits at the high and highest levels.
Mayor Francois Grosdidier was also informed about the prospects for the development of the Kazakh economy, national innovative potential, preferences created in Kazakhstan for foreign business and investment, as well as upcoming important events in our country, including Kazakhstan’s chairmanship in authoritative international organizations, foreign policy initiatives of the Head of State, announced at the 78 UN General Assembly, a number of anniversaries including the 125th Anniversary of the Kazakh scientist K.Satpayev and others.
Following the friendly atmosphere meeting, Mr. Francois Grosdidier expressed his readiness to develop mutually beneficial cooperation and wished success to the Consul General of Kazakhstan in her mission in Strasbourg.
Metz – is the administrative center of the Department of Moselle in the North-East of France (Great East region) and is a major river transport hub (No. 1 grain port of France), where mechanical engineering, iron mining, chemical, shoe, food industries and metallurgical plants are located. The turnover of the city's processing industry exceeds 10 billion euros. Almost half of the territory of Metz is occupied by agricultural enterprises (more than 170 in the field of vegetable gardening, horticulture, floriculture and winemaking). The city has a developed academic and technological base in the fields of education, engineering and renewable energy sources.