Kazakhstan enjoys support of Spain in many spheres: Nazarbayev
ASTANA. September 30. KAZINFORM Today, President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev has held a meeting with Prime Minister of Spain Mariano Rajoy who is in Kazakhstan for an official visit.
During the meeting further development of the Kazakh-Spanish strategic partnership was discussed.
Utmost attention was paid to the cooperation in the sphere of economy, investments, transport, industry, renewable energy, culture and other directions.
Nursultan Nazarbayev noted that Kazakhstan has been strengthening relations with Spain from the very first days of its independence.
"We enjoy support of the Kingdom of Spain. Your country has supported our bid to host grandiose EXPO-2017 event in Astana. In addition, the decision on Kazakhstan's chairmanship in the OSCE was made in Madrid which is quite symbolic. Currently, there is the agreement on strategic partnership between our countries. The largest Spanish companies work in Kazakhstan, more than 70 joint ventures function in the country," the Head of State said.
In his turn, the Spanish Prime Minister expressed gratitude for the invitation to visit Kazakhstan.
"Spain and Kazakhstan have always enjoyed good relations. It is my pleasure to hand your the letter from His Majesty the King of Spain Juan Carlos. I remember your visit to Madrid last year. And it is true: our companies are quite successful here. Representatives of many Spanish companies and businessmen are accompanying me in this trip and wish to establish cooperation," Mr. Rajoy added.