Kazakhstan is Italy’s strategic partner, region is strategic crossroads, PM Giorgia Meloni
The Head of State, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, and Prime Minister of Italy Giorgia Meloni held talks at the Akorda Palace, Kazinform News Agency reports.
The President of Kazakhstan said visit of the Italy’s PM to Kazakhstan is a milestone in the bilateral relations. He added Italy is the third trading partner of Kazakhstan in the world and the largest partner in Europe.
In her turn, Prime Minister of Italy Giorgia Meloni thanked for an invitation and a warm welcome.
She said Italy regards Kazakhstan as a strategic partner and this region as s strategically important crossroads. Kazakhstan is an important partner of Italy in many spheres. She noted there is an opportunity to achieve more from energy to culture, exchange of students.
During the talks the parties debated prospects for widening trade and economic and investment cooperation.