President Alexander Stubb and his counterpart in Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev on Tuesday expressed their commitment to further strengthen relations in various sectors including trade and investment between their countries.
Stubb met Tokayev in Astana on the first day of his two-day visit to Kazakhstan and discussed bilateral, regional and global developments, said the Finnish President Office.
The Presidents after the meeting in a joint statement emphasized the importance of maintaining regular exchanges and agreed to continue their constructive dialogue on areas of mutual interest.
They agreed to expand cooperation in the fields of economy, trade, and investment, with particular emphasis on promoting sustainable business practices and supporting small and medium-sized enterprises.
They also reaffirmed their support for closer cooperation in tourism, with an emphasis on exchanging of knowledge and experience, including the application of best practices in sustainable tourism.
Leaders of both the countries stressed the importance of strengthening cooperation in migration policy and advancing dialogue on visa liberalization. They welcomed the start of visa facilitation negotiations between Kazakhstan and the European Union and confirmed their interest in concluding a relevant agreement in due course.
They also emphasized the importance of achieving, as soon as possible, a comprehensive, just and lasting peace in Ukraine in accordance with the principles of the Charter of the United Nations.
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Source: www.dailyfinland.fi
