ASTANA: Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Prime Minister of Malaysia Anwar Ibrahim on Thursday discussed a number of important issues of the bilateral agenda. The talks held in an extended format also focused on further strengthening the mutually beneficial relations.
Welcoming the Malaysian delegation, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said that the official visit of Anwar Ibrahim, without exaggeration, is a symbolic one, as it opens the way for a new stage of cooperation between Malaysia and Kazakhstan.
The Kazakh President expressed readiness for a closer and more productive interaction with Malaysia, which has been an important country in Southeast Asia.
He said that they had a sincere and friendly exchange of views on multiple issues. The cooperation has huge prospects. Business contacts have been the most important factors in development of both countries.
He said that Kazakhstan welcomed the implementation of new successful projects with the participation of Malaysian companies. It is ready to provide the necessary help.
Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said that the two nations’ citizens and businessmen were enjoying mutual 30-day visa-free regime and convenient direct flights.
He emphasized that more than 500 Kazakhstani students are studying in Malaysian universities. They will serve as a golden bridge between the two countries.
In turn, Anwar Ibrahim said that Malaysia attached special significance to strengthening the trade-economic cooperation with Kazakhstan.
He said the Malaysian delegation was planning to hold bilateral meetings with the Kazakh ministers on import and export issues, as Malaysia’s commodity market is enormous.
Malaysia Regional Hub for Production of Computer Chips
He added that Malaysia has turned into a regional hub for the production of computer chips with the attraction of investments from the United States, Europe, in particular, Germany, and China.
Anwar Ibrahim said that Malaysia is ready to share this experience and study Kazakhstan’s experience of transformation “carried out quite successfully.”
