Kazakhstan, France outline plans to expand energy, transport and aviation cooperation
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Kazakhstan's ambassador to France, Gulsara Arystankulova, and Martin Briens, Secretary General of the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs, discussed plans to expand cooperation in energy, industry, transport, aviation, water management, tourism and sustainable development. Talks prioritized trade, investment and energy. Kazakhstan also plans to hold Days of Culture in Paris in autumn.
Key Facts
- French companies already participate in projects in Kazakhstan in energy, industry, transport and aviation.
- The sides discussed modernizing the bilateral legal framework and expanding direct contacts between the two countries' agencies.
- Days of Culture of Kazakhstan are planned to be held in Paris in autumn.
- Tourism, water management and sustainable development were also named as promising directions for cooperation.
Priority Sectors
Kazakhstan and France plan to expand joint projects in energy, industry, transport, aviation, water management and other sectors where French business already works with Kazakh partners. Trade, investment and energy were highlighted as areas where relations between the two countries have the most visible economic component. French companies already participate in projects in Kazakhstan in energy, industry, transport and aviation. Tourism, water management and sustainable development were also included in the list of promising areas.
Legal Framework and Contacts
The sides discussed improving the bilateral legal and treaty base. Both countries noted that more modern agreements are needed as business and inter-agency cooperation become more active. They also discussed further development of direct contacts between the two countries' ministries and departments. Many agreements are implemented through such inter-agency work, from sectoral projects to specific cooperation mechanisms.
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Kazakhstan, France outline plans to expand energy, transport and aviation cooperation
