During the meeting, the Head of State noted that Kazakhstan attaches great importance to its long-standing relations with Switzerland, which is a time-tested and reliable partner of our country in Europe.
Kassym-Jomart Tokayev recalled his official visit to Switzerland in 2021, which laid a solid foundation for strengthening the partnership between the two countries.
The President emphasized that the visit of the representative delegation of Swiss deputies confirms the mutual desire to further develop comprehensive cooperation.
The important role of parliamentary diplomacy in strengthening mutual understanding and expanding bilateral cooperation was noted.
In turn, Filippo Lombardi, coordinator of the Switzerland-Kazakhstan Parliamentary Friendship Group, expressed gratitude to the Head of State for the warm welcome and emphasized the Swiss side's interest in expanding partnerships and implementing joint initiatives.
During the meeting, prospects for trade and investment cooperation between Astana and Bern were discussed, as well as issues of coordinating efforts within international organizations.
By the Kazakhstanskaya Pravda
