A solemn ceremony to welcome President of the Republic of Bulgaria Rumen Radev, who arrived in Astana on an official visit, took place at the Akorda.
The leaders introduced members of their official delegations to each other. The commander of the honor guard company delivered a welcome report, and the national anthems of both countries were played.
During the talks, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev emphasized that he attaches special importance to Rumen Radev’s visit in terms of further strengthening Kazakh-Bulgarian partnership.
– Bulgaria is one of Kazakhstan’s key political and economic partners in Europe. Our bilateral cooperation has shown steady dynamics in practically all spheres. This is evident in our close political dialogue, inter-parliamentary collaboration, trade and investment engagement, people-to-people contacts, and the mutual support in the international arena. It is gratifying to note that our bilateral trade increased, it's a very good tendency. Nearly 60 companies with Bulgarian participation successfully operate on our market. Currently we cooperate fruitfully, productively in such sectors as mining, manufacturing, transport and construction. We see great potential to collaborate in such promising fields as energy, transport and logistics, green transition, nuclear sector, space, agriculture, digitalization, health care and tourism, – said President of Kazakhstan.
In turn, President Radev expressed gratitude to the Kazakh President for the warm reception. He stressed that he highly values the level of partnership between the two countries and looks forward to expanding cooperation across all areas of the bilateral agenda.
– Bulgaria attaches great importance to further developing our traditionally friendly and constructive relations between our two countries and nations. Let me also congratulate you personally for the courageous vision and profound reforms to progress the development of your country. We consider Kazakhstan as our key and most priority leading partner here in the region of Central Asia. It is spectacular, the achievements you succeeded to realize throughout the years, your economic growth, your development of innovations, science, education, high tech is really amazing. I had the chance yesterday to visit your space center, and I am really highly impressed with everything you have achieved, – added the President of Bulgaria.
