A briefing was held following the talks between President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Zhomart Tokayev and President of Guinea-Bissau Umaro Sissoco Embaló in Astana. The interlocutors discussed key areas of cooperation, the press office of the President of Kazakhstan reported.
«We share an approach to maintaining global peace and regional stability. In modern geopolitical conditions, it is extremely important to provide mutual support and hold consultations within the United Nations and the African Union,» Kassym-Zhomart Tokayev emphasised.
The parties reached a number of major agreements, including the agreement to promote transport and logistics cooperation. The two leaders announced plans to connect the Port of Bissau with the Trans-Caspian Transport Corridor, which is especially important in the face of global challenges.
Kazakhstan intends to increase grain exports to Guinea-Bissau by using the capacities of the Islamic Organization for Food Security. The interlocutors discussed joint projects in the mining sector, including the development of iron, phosphate and bauxite deposits.
Particular attention was paid to digital transformation, cybersecurity and financial technologies. Kazakhstan proposed intensifying cooperation in digital services, and a delegation from Guinea-Bissau was invited to take part in the Astana International Forum next year.
