BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 3. Cyprus can serve as a
reliable gateway to the European market for investors and companies
from Kazakhstan, President of the Republic of Cyprus Nikos
Christodoulides said during expanded-format talks with Kazakh
President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev in Astana, Trend reports via the
presidential press service.
“We recognize the geopolitical importance of Central Asia and
Kazakhstan’s role in the world. Kazakhstan is a strategic partner
of the European Union. As a member state of the European Union,
Cyprus can serve as a reliable gateway to the European market for
Kazakh investors and businesses,” Christodoulides said.
He noted that Cyprus offers a predictable business environment
that fully complies with EU standards.
According to the Cypriot president, key areas for cooperation
include information and communication technologies, fintech,
investment funds, shipping, tourism, education, renewable energy,
and infrastructure.
“There is significant potential to expand cooperation with the
Astana International Financial Centre, which I plan to visit today,
particularly in the fields of financial services and green
finance,” Christodoulides said.
President Christodoulides arrived in Kazakhstan earlier today on
his first official visit to the country.
