BAKU, Azerbaijan, August 19. President of
Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has received credentials from
newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of
Azerbaijan to Kazakhstan Alimirzamin Askerov, the press service of
the Kazakh president says.
The ceremony was held at the Palace of Independence in Astana as
part of the presentation of credentials by ambassadors of several
countries.
During the meeting, Tokayev emphasized Kazakhstan’s interest in
further strengthening relations and expanding multifaceted
cooperation with Azerbaijan.
The President noted Kazakhstan’s commitment to developing
international cooperation and informed the ambassadors about the
country’s economic potential, ongoing political reforms, and
measures aimed at attracting foreign investment.
Tokayev highlighted that Kazakhstan continues to pursue an
open-door policy toward foreign investors and provides conditions
for international companies interested in operating in the
country.
“We provide the most favorable conditions for attracting foreign
investment into our country. Of course, we welcome all foreign
entrepreneurs, as well as major companies that would like to come
to Kazakhstan and operate here. As you know, almost all of the
world’s largest international companies are already represented in
our market. I am confident that this fundamental policy will
continue. We intend to firmly and consistently pursue an open-door
policy regarding foreign investment,” Tokayev said.
The Kazakh leader also outlined the country’s foreign policy
priorities, noting that Kazakhstan continues to pursue a peaceful
foreign policy course and support cooperation and dialogue at the
regional and international levels.
Tokayev expressed confidence that ongoing reforms and
transformation processes in Kazakhstan would contribute to
expanding cooperation with international partners.
During the ceremony, credentials were also presented by
ambassadors of Moldova, Vietnam, South Korea, South Africa,
Slovakia, Germany, Slovenia and Namibia.
