Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev and President of the Federal Republic of Germany Frank-Walter Steinmeier have exchanged their views on the talks between Russian and US leaders Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump at the G20 Summit in Hamburg. The German President announced this today after the talks within the framework of his official visit to Kazakhstan, Kazinform correspondent reports.
"During our conversation, we were discussing in detail that we hope the agreement, just reached by President Putin and President Trump on the locally restricted ceasefire, cannot be the end of the consent of the Syrian conflict, but only the beginning so as to resolve this conflict and find the solution to this conflict," Frank-Walter Steinmeier said.
Recall that discussing the Syrian conflict at the G20 meeting, Russia and the United States undertook a commitment to ensure the ceasefire compliance by all the groups there, as well as to provide humanitarian access and establish contacts between oppositionists in the region and the Monitoring Center, which is under establishment in the capital of Jordan.
After holding talks with President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev, Federal President of Germany Frank-Walter Steinmeier has shared his ideas about the reforms underway in Kazakhstan, Kazinform correspondent reports.
"Yesterday evening, when I had a conversation with representatives of political funds, I heard they are doing a good job here and find the working conditions to be good. Moreover, our proposals, as from consultants for improving the rule-of-law state, sit well. Indeed, the changes in the Kazakh constitution have been made. You did what is not taken for granted. You have given part of the powers to the Parliament and the Government. I daresay we would like to see that the path of opening towards Europe and the expansion of the rule of law, initiated by you, as well as the reforms under implementation here in Kazakhstan will be continued," the German President said addressing Nursultan Nazarbayev in a joint statement.
He emphasized that for 25 years Kazakhstan has followed the policy driven by the principality of diplomacy and strived for a balance of interests with its neighbors. According to President Steinmeier, Kazakhstan is actively involved in the world politics, takes the role as a responsible partner in the UN Security Council, and also promotes peace talks for resolving the Syrian conflict.
"You know I highly appreciate your analysis, advice on the situation in the region [Central Asia] as a whole. Speaking today about the conflict in Ukraine and the Middle East, we have conducted an open and honest exchange of views. In the bilateral relations, we are not limited to economic issues, although there is, certainly, a mutual interest in that line. We are very pleased that our diplomatic relations are turning 25 years old. We have a reason to celebrate them solemnly. Over that time, the diplomatic relations have become not only closer, but also more diverse," Frank-Walter Steinmeier said.
The German President noted that Kazakhstan is the anchor of stability in Central Asia. "We know that Kazakhstan is an independent and self-confident state. We do not forget your decision, dear President Nazarbayev, to renounce nuclear weapons in order to ensure peaceful development in the region and on the whole," he concluded.
President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev has summed up the results of the negotiations with German Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier held today in Akorda residence, Astana, Kazinform correspondent reports.
The Head of Kazakhstan noted that the talks were meaningful as they discussed the issues on development of political, economic, cultural and humanitarian cooperation. At the same time, the issues of international and regional processes were not neglected. As a result, the leaders reached agreements to strengthen the ties between Kazakhstan and Germany.
"Today, we are entering the level of the strategic partnership for the widest range of political and economic relations. (...) I informed the President on the processes of Kazakhstan development, foreign policy targets, and about our region," Nursultan Nazarbayev noted.
The President of the host country reminded that Germany is a reliable friend and key economic partner of Kazakhstan. Over 900 enterprises with stakes belonging to German businesses are successfully operating in our country. More than $4 billion of direct investment has been attracted.
"We continue that work, upscaling our relations. We have discussed the possibility that German businesses would be involved in using advanced technologies in Kazakhstan industrialization process. The main emphasis is on the effective implementation of the agreement for partnership in raw material, industrial and technological areas we have. It is necessary to strengthen collaboration as to privatization, and training of professional technical personnel. It is important to intensify bilateral cooperation in energy, agriculture, transit and transport. Taking into account the favorable geographic location, we intend to join efforts in promoting the overland delivery of goods through Asia from China to Germany. For the first time we are entering the joint projects introducing the elements of the Fourth Industrial Revolution in Kazakhstan," the Head of State said.
According to Nursultan Nazarbayev, the efficient work by the Joint Intergovernmental Commission and the Business Council is of utmost importance. The President informed that over 20 documents worth nearly $1bn have been signed following the results of the business council session today.
"We are working in research, educational, cultural and humanitarian spheres. The strong ties between the German community of thousands in Kazakhstan and Kazakhstani Germans in Germany are important for the partnership," he added.
The Leader of the Nation also highlighted the commonality of the two countries' approaches to the current issues of the international politics. "Owing to Germany's support and Mr. Steinmeier's personal efforts, the European Union's first Central Asia Strategy for 2007-2013 was adopted, as well as the Water Initiative for our region was launched. We express our gratitude to you and your country for ratifying the Enhanced Partnership and Cooperation Agreement between the EU and Kazakhstan. We highly appreciate the role of Germany in the world politics, in particular, the G20 Summit hosted recently in Hamburg. Needless to say, we have discussed the problem in Ukraine and the Middle East and touched upon the topic of humanitarian and cultural relations, expansion of the Kazakh-German University and personnel training," Nazarbayev concluded.
Reported by Kazinform.
