The two leaders reviewed the main aspects of the development of bilateral relations on a whole spectrum of cooperation, as well as discussed the issues on expansion of its legal base.
During the talks, President Nursultan Nazarbayev greeted Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and congratulated the people of Indonesia on the recently held holiday, the Day of Independence of the country.
The President of Kazakhstan emphasized the interest of our republic in further development of relations with Indonesia, which is one of the largest Asian countries.
“The visit of the President of Indonesia is a significant event and we are confident that it will give a powerful impetus to further cooperation between our countries. Intensification of comprehensive cooperation both on bilateral and multilateral bases is considered important as well. Indonesia is a key state in Southeast Asia and our countries play a significant role in strengthening regional security. We have no obstacles for the development of trade and economic cooperation, transport relations, cultural and humanitarian exchange. For this purpose all conditions are created,” Nursultan Nazarbayev said.
The head of state drew attention to the fact that this visit takes place in the year of the 20th anniversary of the establishment of bilateral relations, and opening of the Embassy of Indonesia to Astana and the Embassy of Kazakhstan to Jakarta is a key to foster the cooperation.
The Indonesian President expressed hope that bilateral relations will be developed at a new level.
“My visit to Kazakhstan is aimed at further intensification of cooperation. The economies of our countries are dynamically developing, being a good basis for the deepening of bilateral partnership. We are ready to further discuss issues of cooperation in investment, energy security, education and culture,” President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono highlighted.
President Nursultan Nazarbayev and President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono also discussed the course of realization of agreements achieved during the state visit of the President of Kazakhstan to Indonesia in 2012.
The promising areas of economic interaction in such spheres as energy, mining, oil and gas, telecommunications, mechanical engineering, tourism and others were marked as well.
Moreover, both leaders touched upon the topical issues of participation of the two countries in international organizations, as well as exchanged views on the international agenda.
