Kazakhstan President pays official visit to UAE

On January 27, President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Zhomart Tokayev arrived on an official visit to the United Arab Emirates, the official website of the President of Kazakhstan reports.

The official meeting ceremony of the President of Kazakhstan was held at the Qaṣr Al-Waṭan Presidential palace. The flags of Kazakhstan were raised and the national anthems of the two countries were played.

Warmly having greeted each other, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed al Nahyan made a tour of the Honor guard company. Then the Head of State left an entry in the book of honored guests, and after, the two presented each other the members of official delegations. 

At the end of the ceremony, the President of Kazakhstan and the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi held bilateral talks. The parties focused on the enhancement of bilateral relations and prospects for expanding economic partnership.

“I am happy to welcome you here in the United Arab Emirates. I would like to convey the wishes from the Head of the Emirates for the success of Your visit. I also would like to convey greetings to our close friend, Leader of the Nation Nursultan Nazarbayev. At the moment, bilateral relations between our countries are developing at a high level. The UAE attaches particular importance to strengthening cooperation with Kazakhstan. Cooperation between our countries covers a wide range of areas,” Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan said.

Kassym-Jomart Tokayev thanked Sheikh Mohammed for his hospitality and noted that as President, he is paying his first visit to the Arab world in the United Arab Emirates.

“The history of relations between the two countries has deep roots. We are bound by true friendship, mutual understanding and trust. Therefore, our relations have great prospects. The main goal of my visit is to give a new impetus to cooperation between the two states. We have achieved great success, but we cannot stand still, we must move forward. I attach particular importance to this visit and have high hopes for it,” Kazakhstan’s President noted.

During the meeting, the two sides discussed issues of cooperation in petrochemicals, agriculture, transport and logistics, financial and investment areas.

Kassym-Jomart Tokayev reminded that the two states on the verge of historical milestones as the next year the Emirates will mark its 50th anniversary, while Kazakhstan 30th anniversary of Independence.

After the meeting, the President of Kazakhstan and the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi witnessed an exchanging of the following documents:

Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation in the field of petrochemical industry between the Ministry of Energy of Kazakhstan and the Ministry of Energy and Industry of the UAE, Memorandum of Understanding between the Ministry of Trade and Integration of Kazakhstan and the UAE Ministry of Economy, Memorandum of Understanding between the Committee of the Astana International Financial Centre on regulation of financial services and the Central Bank of the UAE.

After signing the documents, the President of Kazakhstan took part in a round table with representatives of business circles of the United Arab Emirates, where he talked about the economic and investment potential of Kazakhstan and held talks with the heads of the UAE’s largest enterprises.

As part of the official visit to the United Arab Emirates, the Head of State visited Wahat Al Karama - war memorial and monument.

Kassym-Jomart Tokayev toured the memorial, which is also known by its English translation Oasis of Dignity. President paid tribute to the victims and laid wreaths. This memorial was erected in honor of soldiers, law enforcement officers, diplomats, and UAE citizens who gave their lives in the name of their country since 1971.

President Tokayev made an entry in the Book of Honorable Guests. “The memorial dedicated to the heroes who showed their courage during critical trials is intended to convey the value of peaceful life to future generations. I bow my head in memory of the outstanding sons of your people, who performed their sacred duty with honor, protecting the interests of the Motherland. I wish prosperity to the fraternal people of the Emirates,” Kassym-Jomart Tokayev wrote.

The President of Kazakhstan visited also the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, which is one of the most beautiful attractions in Abu Dhabi. The Head of State paid tribute to Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the founder and First President of the United Arab Emirates.

“I bow my head in memory of Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan al Nahyan, the great son of his nation, Founding President of the UAE. I wish the fraternal people of the Emirates well-being, prosperity and new glorious achievements,” says in the entry that Kassym-Jomart Tokayev left in the Book Honorable Guests of the mosque.