19:35, 21 November 2012 | GMT +5
Kazakh President, Alstom CEO debated prospects of company's activities in Kazakhstan
ASTANA-PARIS. November 21. KAZINFORM During his working visit to France, President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev met in Paris with Alstom Chairman and CEO Patrick Kron.

The sides discussed prospects of the company's activities in Kazakhstan, the Akorda press service said.
Great attention was paid to the company's participation in delivery of complex transport systems and railway projects, in particular, switch gear production, maintenance of locomotives, training of engine drivers. Besides, they gave consideration to the prospects for the joint production of electric locomotives and opening of an assembly plant in the near future in Astana. Realization of the said project is aimed at satisfying the needs of the home market of Kazakhstan with further access to foreign markets.