Kazakhstan, Benin Sign Bilateral Memorandum of Cooperation

Kazakhstan and the Republic of Benin have signed a bilateral memorandum of cooperation during the official visit of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Benin Adjadi Bakari to Astana.

Deputy Prime Minister - Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan Murat Nurtleu said that the Kazakh side considers the Republic of Benin as an important partner on the African continent, The Caspian Post reports, citing Kazinform.

In his words, the bilateral trade and economic cooperation has a significant potential, especially in agriculture, defense industry, transport logistics, investment and new technologies.

“The memorandum of diplomatic and political consultations, which was signed today, will let expand the framework for interaction between the foreign ministries,” Murat Nurtleu said at a meeting with the high guest.