Kazakhstan and Congo keen to develop defence cooperation
Kazakhstan and Congo intend to establish cooperation in military and industrial complex and defense industry, Kazinform News Agency quotes Kazakh Industry and Construction Minister Kanat Sharlapaev as saying.
As earlier reported, President of the Republic of Congo Denis Sassou Nguesso arrived in Kazakhstan to pay an official visit at the invitation of the Head of State, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. As part of his trip, the President of Congo is expected to visit the Kazakhstan armored vehicle plant.
The Minister said it is cutting-edge manufacturing and Kazakhstan hails the development of cooperation in military and industrial complex and defense industry.
A solemn welcome ceremony of the President of the Republic of Congo Denis Sassou Nguesso took place at the Akorda residence in Astana.