The Head of State held a meeting with the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy – Vice-President of the European Commission Josep Borrell, El.kz news agency reports with reference to the press service of the President of Kazakhstan.
Welcoming Josep Borrell, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev noted that his visit to Astana is very important in terms of strengthening cooperation between Kazakhstan and the EU.
According to the President, the Agreement between Kazakhstan and the European Union on Enhanced Partnership and Cooperation marked the beginning of a new stage in deepening cooperation in all areas.
“We welcome high-level contacts between Kazakhstan and the EU. In this regard, I would like to note the visit of the President of the European Council Charles Michel and my talks with the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen. I think that we have reached an understanding on many issues of our cooperation. I would also like to welcome the Memorandum that was signed in Egypt by the Prime Minister of Kazakhstan and Ursula von der Leyen. This is a very concrete step forward mutual cooperation," the Head of State said.
In turn, Josep Borrell thanked Kassym-Jomart Tokayev for the warm welcome and noted the positive dynamics of the development of relations between Astana and Brussels.
"I am glad that the EU and Kazakhstan are good partners. We talk about common challenges with mutual trust and respect. My visit is at a very important time, when you started a serious reform process to transform the country to make it more open, more inclusive and more democratic," Josep Borrell said.