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Olaf Scholz arrives in Astana on an official visit

Olaf Scholz arrives in Astana on an official visit
Фото: Akorda 16.09.2024 15:32 1125

At the invitation of the Head of State Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, the Federal Chancellor of Germany arrived on an official visit to Kazakhstan, El.kz news agency reports with reference to the press service of the Government of Kazakhstan.

At the airport in Astana, Olaf Scholz was met by the Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov.

Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz will take part in the 2nd Central Asia + Germany Summit,

It is expected to discuss issues of strategic cooperation and partnership in a wide range of areas, including trade and economic cooperation and the implementation of joint investment projects.

Germany is an important trade and investment partner of Kazakhstan. The volume of mutual trade for 7 months of this year increased by 13% compared to the same period in 2023 and amounted to $2.3 billion. At the end of last year, the volume of direct investment from Germany to Kazakhstan increased by 64% and amounted to $770 million.

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