The issues of strengthening the bilateral cooperation in different areas were considered at the meeting. In particular, a special attention was paid to expansion of cooperation in trade, economic and investment spheres. The topical issues of the international agenda were touched upon as well.
The head of state welcomed the official visit of the Minister of foreign affairs to Kazakhstan.
- The Netherlands is the largest investor in Kazakhstan’s economy and a leading trade and economic partner among the European Union countries. We are interested in the development of bilateral relations. This visit is important for our states, - Nursultan Nazarbayev said.
The Minister of foreign affairs thanked for the meeting.
- My first duty is to extend to you an invitation of the King of the Netherlands to visit our country while attending the Nuclear Security Summit in Hague. Besides, bilateral meetings with the Prime-Minister have been planned as well. Considering that our country has access to sea and the developed seaport infrastructure, and Kazakhstan possesses a huge potential, we can gain significant results through working together, - F. Timmermans stressed.
The Minister of foreign affairs noted that the Netherlands can be part of the visionary plan of making Kazakhstan one of the 30 biggest economies by 2050. He added that in several areas Netherlands can contribute to realising this goal.
Regarding the forthcoming Nuclear Security Summit in Hague, F. Timmermans emphasised that Kazakhstan, compared to other countries, is well aware of tragedies that can occur as a result of the use of nuclear weapon.
