ASTANA, Kazakhstan, December 19. President of
Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Hiroyuki Ogawa, Chairman of
the Board of Directors of Komatsu Ltd., discussed the
implementation of a project to build a heavy equipment overhaul and
refurbishment complex in Astana, Trend reports via the press service of the Kazakh
President.
In the course of the meeting, Ogawa underlined that Central Asia
represents a strategically important market with strong growth
potential and significant opportunities. He noted that the new
facility would become the largest regional hub, reducing the time
and cost of component repairs for mining companies while ensuring
prompt and efficient service support.
In turn, President Tokayev emphasized Kazakhstan’s interest in
localizing production, further strengthening industrial cooperation
between the two countries, and gaining access to advanced
technologies to enhance the competitiveness of the national
economy.
During the meeting, significant emphasis was placed on workforce
development. President Tokayev expressed his full support for
Komatsu's initiative to establish a regional training center in
Kazakhstan for operators, mechanics, and engineers. He highlighted
that this project would play a crucial role in advancing human
capital development and fostering a deeper industrial partnership
between the two entities.
Komatsu, a global leader in engineering, is renowned for its
expertise in manufacturing construction, mining, road, and
industrial equipment.
Meanwhile, President Tokayev is currently on an official visit
to Japan, which runs from December 18 through 20. During this
visit, Tokayev will participate in the inaugural summit of the
Heads of State of the Central Asia + Japan Dialogue. The summit
will explore avenues for cooperation in several critical areas,
including the green economy, sustainable development, regional
interconnectivity, fostering partnerships, and advancing human
capital development.
