President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev met with representatives of European business, according to the press service of the Head of State.
At the meeting, the President pointed out that European countries are the most important trade, economic and investment partners of Kazakhstan. "Over the years of independence, about 180 billion US dollars of direct investments were attracted to Kazakhstan from Europe. We work closely with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, which has financed projects totaling more than 7 billion euros during this time," said Nursultan Nazarbayev.
The President of Kazakhstan stressed that the trade turnover with European countries in recent years has been growing steadily, and noted that in our country in various fields there are about 3,000 enterprises with the participation of European capital. In the context of expanding markets for European products, Nursultan Nazarbayev told the businessmen about the advantages of the geographical location of Kazakhstan.
The head of state also talked about the issues of improving the investment climate and creating favorable conditions for doing business. "Kazakhstan is an associate member of the OECD Investment Committee and joined the Declaration on International Investment. We have a Council of Foreign Investors under the President, which includes 13 foreign companies from Europe. For citizens of 62 countries, including 33 European, a visa-free regime is introduced, "- said Nursultan Nazarbayev. Noting the importance of digitalization of sectors of economy and development of the innovation ecosystem, the Head of State focused on the implementation of the state program "Digital Kazakhstan".
The President of Kazakhstan spoke about the support of agricultural producers in the framework of the state program for development of the agro-industrial sector and stressed that the main priorities in this industry are the increasing productivity with the introduction of new technologies and processing of agricultural products with its subsequent export.
"We attach great importance to the development of tourism. We are implementing the Concept of development of the tourism industry. I believe that a diverse landscape, a rich culture and history of Kazakhstan and extensive experience of European companies in this field could bring mutual benefits," the Head of State emphasized.
Nursultan Nazarbayev also told about the International Center for Development of Green Technologies and Investment Projects, which will operate on the basis of the EXPO infrastructure and promote "green" projects in the country and the region.
“The International Financial Center Astana has started its work in our capital. Its legal status is established by the Constitutional Law, and the working language is English. The AIFC participants are granted tax benefits up to 50 years, simplified monetary, visa and labor regimes. This is the only center in the region whose activity is based on the English law. I invite your companies to participate in the AIFC ", the President of Kazakhstan called.
In conclusion, the Head of State expressed confidence that the meeting would further strengthen the mutually beneficial partnership between the countries, and wished everyone success, well-being and prosperity.
Reported by the Kazakhstanskaya Pravda.
