ASTANA, Kazakhstan, February 23. President of
Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Prime Minister of Georgia
Irakli Kobakhidze discussed expanding cooperation in trade,
economic, and investment spheres during a phone call, Trend reports via the press
service of the Kazakh president.
The parties reviewed the current state and prospects for further
development of Kazakh-Georgian relations. The sides reaffirmed
their commitment to strengthening cooperation across a broad
bilateral and multilateral agenda.
Particular emphasis was placed on priority areas such as transit
and transport connectivity, energy, and tourism. They also
exchanged views on pressing international and regional issues and
agreed to intensify high-level contacts.
Earlier today, Tokayev held a meeting in Astana with Georgian
Minister of Internal Affairs Gela Geladze. During the talks,
Geladze briefed the Kazakh president on the work of Georgian law
enforcement in ensuring the safety of tourists, including citizens
of Kazakhstan.
Tokayev described Georgia as a vital and reliable partner for
Kazakhstan in the South Caucasus, highlighting the deep historical
ties between the two nations. The sides expressed their intention
to strengthen cooperation in combating organized crime, drug
trafficking, cybercrime, and extremism, as well as in exchanging
best practices and training personnel.
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