Kazakhstan Is Italy’s Strategic Partner and Key Regional Crossroads, Says PM Giorgia Meloni

President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni held talks at the Akorda Palace.

The President of Kazakhstan said visit of the Italy’s Prime Minister 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, The Caspian Post reports citing Kazinform.

In her turn, Prime Minister of Italy Giorgia Meloni thanked for an invitation and a warm welcome.

Photo credit: Akorda

She said Italy regards Kazakhstan as a strategic partner and this region as a strategically important crossroads. Kazakhstan is an important partner of Italy in many spheres, Meloni said.

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.