BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 22. Kazakhstan’s
KazMunayGas (KMG) and the World Economic Forum (WEF) have discussed
prospects for strengthening cooperation, KMG said.
The discussions took place in Astana during a meeting between
KMG Chairman Askhat Khassenov and representatives of the World
Economic Forum, including Executive Committee member Alexandre
Raffoul, as well as Head of Partner Development for Europe Marwen
Garbaa.
“Information was presented on the activities of the WEF, which
today serves as one of the world’s most authoritative and widely
recognized platforms for dialogue among businesses, government
institutions, non-governmental organizations, and civil society,”
the company said.
Khassenov noted that amid current developments in global
markets, KMG, as Kazakhstan’s national operator in the oil and gas
sector, is interested in strengthening stable and reliable
multilateral ties, including with global institutions such as the
WEF.
Following the talks, the sides expressed readiness to expand
cooperation across key areas.
Founded in 1971 and headquartered in Geneva, the World Economic
Forum brings together around 1,000 major companies and
organizations from more than 50 countries. Its mission is to
support global economic development and promote international trade
and economic cooperation.
