Kazakhstan and the United Kingdom have signed an agreement on strategic partnership and cooperation
Source: The DairyNews
The authorities of Kazakhstan and the UK have signed an agreement on strategic partnership and cooperation. This was announced by Deputy Prime Minister - Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan Murat Nurtleu following a meeting in Astana with the head of the British Foreign Ministry David Cameron.
"Today we signed an agreement on strategic partnership and cooperation. We have opened a new milestone in our relationship. There is no doubt that this important agreement will give a significant impetus to strengthening political, trade and investment ties between Astana and London," Murat Nurtleu said according to the message tass.ru .
The countries "confirmed their common intention to expand cooperation and promote mutually beneficial projects and initiatives." "Special attention was paid to building up our scientific and research cooperation," the Kazakh Foreign Minister explained.
"We live in a contentious, competitive world. If you want to protect and promote British interests, you need to enter the arena and compete.Central Asia is at the epicenter of some of the most serious challenges we face, and it is vital for the UK and the region that we contribute to its future prosperity," David Cameron said, according to the message kapital.kz .
During his visit, David Cameron announced the allocation of 50 million pounds for development projects in Central Asian countries over the next three years to invest in moving the region towards carbon neutrality, the development of innovative small and medium-sized enterprises and economic reforms. This includes a regional climate program worth £19.5 million and £6.5 million for regional educational programs.
The financing will contribute to regional growth and economic sustainability, as well as the development of trade and cooperation between countries.
It is noted that the annual volume of trade between the UK and Kazakhstan is 2.6 billion pounds. The UK is one of the ten largest investors in Kazakhstan.
The UK's new £19.5 million regional climate program, implemented in partnership with the World Bank and other organizations, will help Kazakhstan and other Central Asian countries increase their resilience to climate change, especially in terms of cooperation on regional energy and water issues.
Photo: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan
The countries "confirmed their common intention to expand cooperation and promote mutually beneficial projects and initiatives." "Special attention was paid to building up our scientific and research cooperation," the Kazakh Foreign Minister explained.
"We live in a contentious, competitive world. If you want to protect and promote British interests, you need to enter the arena and compete.Central Asia is at the epicenter of some of the most serious challenges we face, and it is vital for the UK and the region that we contribute to its future prosperity," David Cameron said, according to the message kapital.kz .
During his visit, David Cameron announced the allocation of 50 million pounds for development projects in Central Asian countries over the next three years to invest in moving the region towards carbon neutrality, the development of innovative small and medium-sized enterprises and economic reforms. This includes a regional climate program worth £19.5 million and £6.5 million for regional educational programs.
The financing will contribute to regional growth and economic sustainability, as well as the development of trade and cooperation between countries.
It is noted that the annual volume of trade between the UK and Kazakhstan is 2.6 billion pounds. The UK is one of the ten largest investors in Kazakhstan.
The UK's new £19.5 million regional climate program, implemented in partnership with the World Bank and other organizations, will help Kazakhstan and other Central Asian countries increase their resilience to climate change, especially in terms of cooperation on regional energy and water issues.
Photo: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan
