Kazakhstan is ready to participate in joint projects with the EIB - S.Akhmetov

The interlocutors discussed the main directions and prospects of bilateral cooperation in investment and finance. As the Prime Minister noted ‘cooperation with the EIB is an important element of a comprehensive development of relations with the European Union, one of the main strategic partners of Kazakhstan.' The Head of the Government pointed out that ‘Kazakhstan is ready to participate in joint projects with the EIB, other international financial institutions in various industries, including industrial and agricultural sectors'. Serik Akhmetov also expressed confidence that financial contracts which were signed between the EIB and DBK SB "Sberbank of Russia" would ‘actively promote industrial and innovative capacity of the country.' Sides hope to deepen and expand bilateral cooperation in all spheres.