Presidents of Kazakhstan and Italy held talks in Astana

Tengrinews.kz - President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev met with Italian President Sergio Mattarella, according to the Akorda press service.
During the meeting, Tokayev emphasized the strong cooperation between the two countries in various fields.

"I have fond memories of my visit to Italy, which was extremely successful thanks to your hospitality and willingness to create all the conditions for productive negotiations. Our two countries enjoy very close cooperation across various sectors. Many Italian companies operate in our market, and we are witnessing rapid growth. Cultural and humanitarian ties are also developing dynamically. Therefore, I believe that our countries have established a very strong relationship," said Tokayev.

Sergio Mattarella praised the state of bilateral relations and highlighted the significant potential for expanding the strategic partnership between Kazakhstan and Italy.

"We indeed have excellent relations in all areas – political, economic, trade, and cultural," added the Italian president.

Tokayev also noted that Italy ranks third among Kazakhstan’s largest trading partners and is among the top five investors in the country's economy. Last year, bilateral trade turnover amounted to approximately $20 billion.
Tokayev presented Meloni with a bouquet and invited her to Astana