Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has arrived in New York to take part in the 80th session of the UN General Assembly, beginning his working visit with a meeting with Tim Gitzel, president of multinational corporation Cameco, the Akorda press service reported.
The two sides discussed prospects for cooperation in the uranium sector. Tokayev stressed that Cameco has long been a reliable partner of Kazatomprom, having invested more than $500 million in Kazakhstan since entering the market and contributing to technology transfer.
The president noted that Kazakhstan is entering a new stage in its energy development, which includes plans to build three nuclear power plants. He said the country is interested in adopting innovative methods in the nuclear industry.
Gitzel provided an update on the operations of the Inkai joint venture, which has been developing the Inkai deposit in Turkestan Region for more than 25 years.
During his stay in New York, Tokayev will deliver remarks at the General Debate of the UNGA’s landmark 80th session, hold talks with world leaders and heads of international organisations, and take part in a roundtable with representatives of multinational companies to present Kazakhstan’s investment opportunities.
