Following the talks, the next documents were signed in the presence of the President of Kazakhstan and the Prime-Minister of Italy:
- Agreement on Realization of the Isatay Geological Exploration Project and the Project for Construction of a Shipyard between the NC KazMunayGas JSC and Eni S.p.A.
- Memorandum on Mutual Understanding between Ministry of Industry and New Technologies of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Iveco S.p.A. and Allur Group LLP.
Following the ceremony Nursultan Nazarbayev and Matteo Renzi made joint statements.
The head of state noted that the relations between Kazakhstan and Italy were developing intensively in all aspects.
“Italy is a strategic partner of Kazakhstan in Europe. This country accounts for 3 percent of Kazakhstan’s total foreign trade turnover. The total volume of Italian investments channeled to the country’s economy accounts for US$ 6.5 billion. Besides, Italy is a largest consumer of Kazakhstan’s oil,” the President of Kazakhstan highlighted.
Nursultan Nazarbayev stressed that Kazakhstan has high hopes for the upcoming presidency of Italy in the European Union, taking into consideration the fact that Kazakhstan is ready to sign the expanded partnership agreement between Kazakhstan and the European Union.
In turn, Matteo Renzi expressed gratitude for the support to the Italian companies operating in Kazakhstan and congratulated the country on the forthcoming EXPO international exhibition.
