Presidents of Kazakhstan and Türkiye hold talks

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Photo: akorda.kz
ANKARA. KAZINFORM – Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev held talks with Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdoğan as part of his working visit to Türkiye, Kazinform cites the press service of Akorda.

Greeting his Turkish counterpart, Tokayev thanked him for the hospitality and holding the extraordinary summit of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS).

During the talks, the Kazakh leader expressed condolences to the Turkish people over the destructive earthquake that rocked the country.

«I once again express condolences to the family members and close ones of those deceased and to the entire Turkish people. Türkiye has always resisted different challenges effectively. I’m sure that thanks to your extensive experience and the country’s unity the current challenges will be overcome,» said the Kazakh Head of State.

The President stressed the importance of promoting interaction in the field of emergency situations as well as ensuring ongoing readiness for threats in the future. He noted the relevance of the agenda of the OTS Summit discussing emergency situations management and humanitarian assistance.

«Countries should assist each other in situations of natural disasters as we were convinced once again,» said Tokayev, noting that the Turkic nations set a good example of solidarity and participation, with Kazakhstan extending a helping hand to quake-hit Türkiye right away.

The Kazakh Head of State went on to add that Türkiye is among the key trade partners of Kazakhstan.

Being one of Kazakhstan’s top trade partners, Türkiye traded with Kazakhstan goods worth 6.3 billion US dollars, up 33%.

Tokayev stated Kazakhstan’s readiness to support Turkish investors in the country.

Kazakhstan also confirmed it stands ready to carry out joint infrastructure projects to tap into the huge potential the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route or the Middle Corridor holds.

For his part, Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdoğan thanked Tokayev for his visit to Ankara.

«The earthquake took lives of 49 thousand people. You were among the first I talked over the phone in this difficult time. Kazakhstani rescuers joined efforts to help those suffering. Fraternal relationship was indeed felt,» said the Turkish President.


Erdoğan noted that following the implementation of the agreements reached as part of the past reciprocal visits, trade in all sectors has been on the rise.

According to him, the trade turnover between the two countries needs to be increased to 10 billion US dollars, as well as the Middle Corridor’s potential should be fully harnessed.

The meeting also focused on prospects for strengthening bilateral cooperation in trade and economic, investment, transport and logistics, and energy sectors. An exchange of views on the regional and international agenda also took place.


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