Kazakhstan, S. Korea enhancing energy and industrial cooperation
On Wednesday, talks took place between Kazakh First Deputy Prime Minister Roman Sklyar and South Korean President’sspecial envoy - chief of staff Kang Hoon-sik, Trade, Industry and Resources Minister Kim Jung-kwan, Qazinform News Agency reports.
According to the Kazakh Government, the talks centered on the current state and prospects for promoting bilateral cooperation with a focus on trade-economic, investment ties, as well as joint projects in energy and industry.
The meeting also discussed prospects for expanding investment cooperation, including the participation of Korean companies in projects in the oil and gas industry, mining and metallurgy complex, as well as promotion of nuclear energy.
The sides also discussed the preparation for the upcoming meeting of the Intergovernmental Commission.
Following the meeting, both sides reaffirmed their mutual commitment to deepening the strategic partnership and implementing joint initiatives.
Earlier, Qazinform reported President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev of Kazakhstan on Wednesday met with visiting President Lee Jae Myung's special envoy - chief of staff Kang Hoon-sik.
