Embassy of Swiss Confederation to be opened in Astana
ANA. October 7. KAZINFORM /Dimash Syzdykov/ "Official opening ceremony of the Embassy of the Swiss Confederation in Kazakhstan will be held Wednesday in Astana", Federal Councilor - Foreign Minister Micheline Calmy-Rey paying official visit to Astana has said today at the press conference.
According to the Swiss Foreign Minister, Kazakhstan becomes more important partner for the country. Taking into consideration the coming Kazakhstan's OSCE chairmanship and Switzerland's CU chairmanship this year, Astana and Geneva have great potential for joint a solution of issues of the agenda of these Organizations.
Besides, the Swiss Minister noted that the Kazakh and Swiss Ministries work upon preparation of agreements on avoidance of double taxation and simplification visa regime.