Kazakhstan, Japan discuss deepening of trade and economic cooperation

Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Japan Sabr Yessimbekov held a meeting with Chairman of the Japanese External Trade Organization (JETRO) Norihiko Ishiguro, Kazinform News Agency cites the Foreign Ministry of Kazakhstan.

During the meeting the parties highly appreciated the positive dynamics of trade between Kazakhstan and Japan in recent years, which grew by 10.5% in 2023, reaching 2.1 billion USD.

Yessimbekov expressed interest in further development of economic cooperation with Japan and introduced the opponent to the opportunities of increasing bilateral cooperation in trade, economic and investment fields.

For his part, Ishiguro informed about the current activities of JETRO, including in Kazakhstan and expressed his intention to make efforts in expanding perspective areas of joint cooperation.

Following the meeting, the parties agreed to continue close cooperation for the further development of cooperation in the trade and economic sphere.