BAKU, Azerbaijan, October 2. Kazakh President
Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke
Rasmussen discussed prospects for cooperation in transport and
logistics, digital transformation, artificial intelligence,
critical minerals, agriculture and water security, according to the
presidential press service.
Rasmussen arrived in Astana on an official visit.
During the meeting, the sides noted positive dynamics in trade,
economic and investment ties, while Tokayev said significant
untapped potential remains for expanding cooperation.
“We consider Denmark an authoritative and influential European
country and a reliable partner. I am convinced that our relations
have enormous potential, which needs to be unlocked provided that
both sides work actively and purposefully in this direction,”
Tokayev said.
The Kazakh president also welcomed the launch of Carlsberg’s
flagship investment project in Almaty Region, noting its
contribution to the development of Kazakhstan’s food industry.
Rasmussen congratulated Kazakhstan on the upcoming 35th
anniversary of independence and noted the country’s achievements
over the years.
“Kazakhstan is the leading economy in Central Asia. Danish
companies are already widely represented here, and interest in
further expanding ties is growing,” Rasmussen said.
The Danish foreign minister also confirmed Denmark’s interest in
further strengthening political dialogue and expanding trade and
economic cooperation with Kazakhstan.
