ASTANA, Kazakhstan, April 25. Kazakhstan and
Greece have identified key directions for expanding cooperation and
launching new investment projects following a working visit by
Alibek Kuantyrov, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan,
to Greece, Trend
reports via the Kazakh MFA.
During his visit, Kuantyrov held a series of meetings with
representatives of Greek government bodies and business circles,
focusing on deepening trade and economic ties and advancing
practical joint initiatives.
In talks with Greek Deputy Foreign Minister Haris Theoharis, the
sides discussed preparations for the next meeting of the
Kazakhstan-Greece Intergovernmental Commission on Economic and
Technological Cooperation, as well as broader bilateral issues. The
Greek side noted Kazakhstan’s importance as a key partner,
particularly in energy, while also highlighting strong potential
for cooperation in agriculture, logistics, and other sectors.
Kuantyrov, in turn, reaffirmed Kazakhstan’s readiness to deepen
engagement and move toward the practical implementation of joint
initiatives, particularly in industry, energy, and
infrastructure.
Special attention was given to financial and institutional
cooperation. In meetings with Georgios Pitsilis, Governor of the
Independent Authority for Public Revenue of Greece, the parties
discussed tax administration reform, digitalization of public
services, and prospects for an agreement on the avoidance of double
taxation.
Further discussions were held with Serhat Köksal, President of
the Black Sea Trade and Development Bank, and Panagiotis
Stampoulidis, Deputy CEO of Growthfund, Greece’s sovereign asset
fund, on expanding investment cooperation, including participation
in infrastructure and financial projects in Kazakhstan.
Kuantyrov also met with representatives of major Greek
companies, including METLEN Energy & Metals, Desserta Hellas, and
CCC, to explore concrete financing mechanisms and potential joint
projects in metallurgy, energy, petrochemicals, agriculture, and
industrial infrastructure development.
