ASTANA, Kazakhstan, June 11. President of
Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev held talks with Slovak Prime
Minister Robert Fico during the latter’s official visit to Astana,
emphasizing the growing partnership between the two countries and
their shared interest in expanding cooperation across a range of
sectors, Trend
reports.
During the meeting, Tokayev highlighted the importance
Kazakhstan places on its relations with Slovakia, calling the
country one of Kazakhstan’s key partners within the European
Union.
“Kazakhstan and Slovakia enjoy close relations, and we are
implementing major joint projects,” Tokayev said. “We believe there
are still many opportunities that require further exploration and
development. That’s why we attach great significance to your visit,
which we see as an important step toward strengthening our
bilateral cooperation”.
The Kazakh leader underscored his commitment to deepening ties
with Slovakia across various areas, expressing confidence in the
long-term potential of the partnership.
Prime Minister Fico, in turn, thanked Tokayev for the warm
welcome and reaffirmed Slovakia’s readiness to build on the
existing friendship and economic collaboration.
“There are no political disagreements between our countries,
which allows us to fully focus on mutually beneficial economic
relations and strengthening our friendship. Today, we will discuss
several important and promising projects, and I’m confident that
the results of this visit will be very positive,” said Fico.
The talks underscored a shared political will to expand
cooperation, particularly in trade, investment, and technological
development, and reflected a broader strategy to enhance
Kazakhstan’s engagement with EU member states.