France is a key partner of Kazakhstan in Europe - Premier Akhmetov

Heads of Government discussed issues of expansion of trade, economic, investment, cultural and humanitarian cooperation between two countries.
"France is a key partner of Kazakhstan in Europe ", said Akhmetov and noted the interest of Astana in an intensive dialogue with Paris.
"A series of joint projects have been outlined in the field of alternative energy, engineering, metallurgy, electronics, chemical industry, and technology transfer. It is important to continue to work together and strengthen exchanges at all levels, " said Akhmetov.
The Head of the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan informed the counterpart of the preparations for the Astana EXPO 2017 on theme "Energy for the future" and invited the French side to take an active part in the international event.
The two sides called for deepening of mutual activities in oil and gas sphere, automotive industry, and nuclear power.