The heads of Kazakhstan and Germany Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Frank-Walter Steinmeier have held talks in Astana, Report informs referring to the Kazakh media.
The heads of state discussed the state and prospects for the development of the Kazakh-German strategic partnership, paid special attention to strengthening political dialogue and deepening cooperation in trade, economic, investment, energy, transport and logistics areas.
“I am full of hope and very optimistic about my upcoming visit to Germany in September. I also really appreciate your decision to visit Mangistau. I think that this will be an indicator of our achievements in business, partnership. As I understand, you are also going to visit the seaport,” Tokayev said.
The parties noted the importance of intensifying interaction within the development of the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route, expanding mutually beneficial cooperation in the field of oil and gas, green energy and industry.
After his visit to Kazakhstan, Steinmeier will pay an official visit to Kyrgyzstan on June 21-23.