Above 100 French companies work in Kazakhstan, Nazarbayev

The sides debated key directions of the Kazakh-French strategic partnership and cooperation in trade and economic, investment, oil and gas industries, space sector and rolling-stock manufacturing, the Akorda press service said. The Leaders also shared views on the most urgent aspects of the international and regional agenda. "There are above 100 French companies working in Kazakhstan. Besides, there are lots of joint ventures the countrywide. We realize dozens of new projects. I hope that our meeting will give a new impetus to further development of our relations," President Nazarbayev said.