East Kazakhstan region governor received Czech Ambassador
"Trade turnover between our countries is growing every year. East Kazakhstan region is one of the biggest regions of the country. Skoda cars are produced here in this region. I think we have great prospects in the sphere of car building. Moreover, we can learn a lot from you regarding the tourist sphere. Therefore, I think we have to try to strengthen our relations even more," Danial Akhmetov said emphasizing mutually beneficial partnership.
The Extraordinary Plenipotentiary Ambassador of Czech Republic to Kazakhstan noted the investment attractiveness of the region and importance of strengthening of partnership relations.
"Kazakhstan is one of the most important partners, we follow the success and development of our country and all of its regions. East Kazakhstan region is one of the most industrially developed regions of the country, where it is really possible to continue to strengthen the Czech-Kazakh partnership relations," Elishka Zhigova stressed at the meeting.
The trade turnover between East Kazakhstan region and Czech Republic made 117.4 mln US dollars in 2014, which is 1.3 times more than in 2013.
"Azia-Avto" JSC assembling Skoda cars is cooperating with Czech Republic in the most active way. In 2005, the company announced about the sale of Skoda cars in Kazakhstan.