ASTANA, Kazakhstan, April 15. Kazakhstan is
aiming to further develop its partnership with Turkish businesses,
Kazakh Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov said, Trend reports via the Kazakh
government.
He made the remarks during a roundtable discussion on
cooperation between the business communities of the two countries,
held in Astana with the participation of Vice President of Türkiye
Cevdet Yılmaz.
“For this, Kazakhstan has all the necessary resources and
opportunities. The government, for its part, is ready to provide
comprehensive support for new projects,” Bektenov said.
Yılmaz, in turn, highlighted the strong interest of Turkish
businesses in the Kazakh market and highly praised Kazakhstan’s
efforts to develop its economy and create favorable conditions for
investors.
It was noted that Türkiye is among Kazakhstan’s five largest
trading partners. More than 5,000 enterprises with Turkish capital
are registered in Kazakhstan, reflecting a high level of business
confidence in the country’s market. The joint project portfolio
includes over 170 initiatives worth approximately $9.5 billion.
Earlier today, Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov and Vice President
of Türkiye Cevdet Yilmaz held bilateral talks and the 14th meeting
of the Intergovernmental Commission on Trade and Economic
Cooperation.
