Kazakhstan counts on coop with Latvia, Belgium, France, Finland, Mongolia and Georgia

"We consider Latvia as an important economic partner in the Baltic region. We have big potential of cooperation in the sphere of transport, transit, engineering, agriculture, information technologies, education and tourism", N. Nazarbayev said.

 According to him, Kazakhstan is also interested in cooperation with Belgium and expects the visit of King Albert II. He noted that at the time of Kazakhstan's chairmanship in the OSCE Belgium will chair the European Union. "We hope for close coordination of activities that will promote development of bilateral relations", the Head of the State emphasized.

 During the ceremony of presentation of credentials N. Nazarbayev noted that Kazakhstan is interested in further development of relations with France. He stressed that the Interstate Commission "Nazarbayev - Sarkozy" is of paramount importance in this context. 

Finland is another perspective and important partner for Kazakhstan in  Europe. "I hope that opening of Finnish embassy in Astana will strengthen mutually beneficial cooperation", the President said.

 Speaking about Mongolia the Kazakh leader told about intentions to enhance mutual interaction with this country. He expressed gratitude to this state for the support of the Kazakh Diaspora living in Mongolia.

 N. Nazarbayev also noted that Kazakh investments in the economy of Georgia yield results. "In September I sent congratulations to President Saakashvili in connection with opening of Radisson Hotel that was built with the participation of the Kazakh capital", N. Nazarbayev said.