BAKU, Azerbaijan, September 29. The total
inflow of investment from Germany into Kazakhstan reached $8
billion over the past 21 years, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev
said during expanded talks with German Chancellor Friedrich
Merz.
This was reported by the press service of the President of
Kazakhstan.
“Last year, mutual trade reached $4.5 billion, increasing by
13.4%. The total inflow of investments from Germany over 21 years
reached $8 billion. I would like to assure you that ensuring the
security of German investments remains under our special control,”
Tokayev said.
The sides paid particular attention to strengthening trade and
economic cooperation.
Tokayev highlighted the role of the Intergovernmental Working
Group and the Kazakhstan-German Business Council in advancing
bilateral economic ties.
The talks also covered the expansion of cultural and
humanitarian cooperation, including joint initiatives in education
and science.
Earlier, Tokayev and Merz held a meeting in a one-on-one format,
discussing key areas of bilateral cooperation and the further
development of relations between Kazakhstan and Germany.
Following the talks, Tokayev invited Merz to pay a state visit
to Kazakhstan.
