President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and his Kazakh counterpart Kassym-Jomart Tokayev have discussed the cooperation between their countries and ways of developing them in various fields to serve their mutual interests.
The meeting touched on the importance of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) as a global platform that contributes to driving climate action and efforts to accelerate the pace of sustainable development globally.
Sheikh Mohamed affirmed that strong UAE-Kazakhstan relations, which span over 30 years, have grown especially strong because they had been built on mutual understanding since the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries in 1992.
He indicated that the agreement that was signed in October 2021 to establish a long-term strategic partnership between the two countries represents an essential and major stride in the development of their bilateral relations in the coming years, especially as both countries offer great opportunities in the fields of energy, trade, space, technology, tourism and others.
Sheikh Mohamed underscored their fruitful cooperation in renewable energy, as the two countries signed agreements in this field in 2021, valued at around US$6 billion, in addition to their plans to achieve carbon neutrality in the UAE by 2050 and in Kazakhstan by 2060.
Sheikh Mohamed said he is looking forward to seeing Kazakhstan actively participate in the 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), which the UAE is set to host later this year.
The UAE President affirmed that the two countries share an approach in their call for peace and stability in the world and efforts to resolve problems and crises, regardless of their difficulty, through dialogue and diplomatic means, in addition to promoting the values of cooperation and brotherhood among the peoples of the world to create a better tomorrow for future generations.
President Tokayev thanked stressed that the outcomes of his visit to the UAE will serve as a strong impetus for the development of relations between their countries.
He noted that the UAE is a key strategic partner for Kazakhstan in the Middle East and the Arab world, and has supported Kazakhstan since its independence, and that the Kazakh people will not forget this support, especially the UAE’s role in establishing the new capital of Kazakhstan, which is a symbol of sincere friendship between the two countries.
Tokayev said, “Last year, we celebrated the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the UAE and Kazakhstan, and during this period, our relations became more deep-rooted and grew to new levels.”
He added that there exists a constructive partnership and strong political dialogue between the UAE and Kazakhstan, and that this visit is very important for his country and that new projects to be launched in the future will be in the interest of both countries.
The two leaders affirmed their countries’ keenness to develop their relations, especially in the economic, trade, investment, tourism, energy areas and other areas of cooperation that serve the common interests of their countries and peoples.
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