Kazakhstan and European Investment Bank debate key investment and infrastructure projects development

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Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Murat Nurtleu during his visit to Luxembourg held a meeting with the President of the European Investment Bank Nadia Calviño, Kazinform News Agency cites the Foreign Ministry. 

The parties discussed the implementation of key investment and infrastructure projects in Kazakhstan. Special attention was paid to the problems of water resources. The Foreign Minister of Kazakhstan noted the need to intensify work on the modernization of wastewater treatment systems and construction of flood protection structures, which is extremely important for the Central Asian region.

A separate topic of discussion was the development of transport infrastructure within the framework of the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (Middle Corridor). “We invite European partners to participate in strategically important projects that will contribute to the further development of trade and transportation ties of the region,” said the Kazakh Foreign Minister.

Also on the agenda was the issue of financing projects aimed at stimulating sustainable development of Kazakhstan, including in the field of “green” technologies and digital infrastructure.

The parties agreed to further deepen investment cooperation and implementation of joint projects in priority areas for Kazakhstan.

At the same time, Minister Nurtleu held a number of meetings with representatives of leading Belgian and Luxembourg companies, during which they discussed the development of further mutually beneficial partnership.

The prospects of cooperation in the transport and logistics sector were discussed with the management of Sarens, and the focus of our country on developing the potential of the Middle Corridor was emphasized.

During the meeting with the shareholders of the Cargolux, the main attention was paid to the expansion of opportunities of Kazakhstan’s air havens in the field of air cargo transportation.

Additionally, a meeting was held with the head of the SES company, where the interlocutors agreed on mutually beneficial cooperation, taking into account Kazakhstan’s achievements in the field of digital technologies.

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