BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 1. Kazakh President
Kassym-Jomart Tokayev received Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee,
who arrived in Kazakhstan accompanied by a 75-member delegation of
officials and business representatives - the largest delegation he
has led on an overseas visit, Trend reports via the press office of the Kazakh
president.
During the meeting, the sides discussed prospects for expanding
trade, economic and investment cooperation between Kazakhstan and
Hong Kong.
According to Lee, the delegation includes representatives from
logistics, green energy, mining, innovation and technology, as well
as education, reflecting Hong Kong's strong interest in deepening
ties with Kazakhstan.
Tokayev noted that the visit is the first by a Chief Executive
of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region to Kazakhstan and
said it would provide additional momentum for cooperation between
Kazakhstan and Hong Kong, as well as broader Kazakhstan-China
relations.
President Tokayev highlighted Hong Kong's position as one of the
world's leading financial and business centers and pointed to
significant opportunities for cooperation in investment, finance,
innovation, technology and international trade.
The sides also discussed prospects for joint projects in
digitalization, artificial intelligence, transport and logistics,
and reaffirmed their mutual interest in strengthening trade and
economic relations.
Lee emphasized Hong Kong's active participation in China's Belt
and Road Initiative, noting that the initiative was first announced
in Kazakhstan and continues to contribute to greater regional
connectivity and economic cooperation.
