The President of Kazakhstan recently engaged in negotiations with the President of the Republic of Korea, Moon Jae-in, as reported by the Akorda press service. The discussions centered around the future prospects of the strategic partnership between Kazakhstan and South Korea.
Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, the President of Kazakhstan, emphasized the friendly relations shared between the two nations and highlighted the significance of the dynamic development of their economic ties. The President noted that bilateral trade turnover has consistently shown growth, surpassing 6 billion dollars last year. Furthermore, Korean companies have made substantial investments in Kazakhstan’s economy, totaling over 8 billion dollars, positioning them as one of the top 10 major investors in the country.
The President also drew attention to the presence of more than 700 Korean companies and joint ventures currently operating in Kazakhstan, including prominent names such as KIA, Hyundai, Samsung, LG, and others. During the negotiations, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev outlined promising areas of economic cooperation, particularly in the extraction of rare earth metals and the development of nuclear energy.
President Moon Jae-in of Korea expressed his country’s keen interest in further enhancing mutually beneficial cooperation with Kazakhstan. He emphasized that Korean companies exhibit a special interest in expanding existing projects and undertaking new ventures in machinery manufacturing, mining, and nuclear energy sectors.
