Akhmetov held a meeting with French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius
During the meeting, the sides exchanged views on further strengthening of bilateral Kazakh-French relations in trade, economic and investment spheres.
Calling France "the key political and economic partner in Europe" Akhmetov expressed "interest in promoting dialogue in all fields and at all levels."
The sides noted that cooperation in the oil and gas, construction, power industry, transport, investment was developing very well.
In addition, the French Foreign Minister thanked the Kazakh side for constructive discussion of current bilateral cooperation.
In turn, Serik Akhmetov expressed confidence in further successful development of trade and economic relations with France.
"I believe these meetings will only expand our contacts. Our countries established dialogue in all areas of economic cooperation and the potential for its development is huge," the Prime Minister said.
The meeting was attended by the heads of central executive bodies of Kazakhstan, representatives of French companies "Total", "Alstom", "Eurocopter", "Thales International" etc.
