ASTANA, Kazakhstan, December 18. President of
Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev met with Emperor Naruhito of Japan
as part of his official visit to the country, Trend reports via the press
service of the Kazakh President.
The meeting marked the commencement of President Tokayev’s
inaugural official visit to Japan. The President expressed his deep
gratitude for the warm hospitality extended by the Japanese
hosts.
In his remarks, President Tokayev highlighted that Japan has
long been a source of inspiration for the people of Kazakhstan,
particularly due to its discipline and resilience. He emphasized
that the bilateral relationship between the two nations is rooted
in mutual respect and is underpinned by decades of cooperation
across a range of sectors.
Emperor Naruhito, for his part, conveyed his belief that the
visit would serve as a significant milestone in the history of
bilateral ties, with the potential to elevate cooperation between
Japan and Kazakhstan to a new and more profound level.
Throughout the meeting, the sides engaged in a productive
exchange of views on matters of bilateral importance, as well as
key international and regional issues.
