Bishkek, April 9, 2024 / Kabar/. Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers - Head of the Presidential Administration of the Kyrgyz Republic Akylbek Zhaparov met with Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov, who arrived in the country on a working visit.
Akylbek Zhaparov congratulated Olzhas Bektenov on his appointment to a high post as a prime minister and wished him success in public service.
“Our meeting today is taking place under the sign of the official visit of the president of the Kyrgyz Republic to Kazakhstan, which gives us a good opportunity to discuss the state and prospects for the development of bilateral relations. I would like to note with satisfaction that Kyrgyz-Kazakh interaction since the establishment of diplomatic relations has strengthened and reached the level of strategic partnership and alliance,” he said.
Akylbek Zhaparov emphasized the great potential to increase the volume of trade turnover between the two countries to $2 billion this year. In 2023, the volume of mutual trade amounted to $1 billion 317 million and increased by 11.6% compared to 2022. Exports amounted to $455.7 million, and imports amounted to $862.2 million.
“I consider it necessary for the governments of the two countries to continue to find new priority areas of cooperation and expand industrial cooperation between the countries,” said the head of the cabinet.
In turn, Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov expressed gratitude for the hospitality and warm welcome. He emphasized the importance of deepening bilateral cooperation and strengthening interaction in the implementation of previously reached agreements.
He also noted the dynamic development of trade and economic cooperation between the two countries.
The meeting took place in a warm and constructive atmosphere, the parties exchanged views on all areas of bilateral cooperation.
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