President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Zhomart Tokayev met with Chairman of Euronews’ Board of Directors Pedro Vargas David, Akorda reported in the Telegram channel.
The meeting focused on the prospects for cooperation between Kazakhstan and the well-known multilingual information project. Tokayev noted that the opening of the regional Euronews hub in Kazakhstan is important for showcasing the economic, cultural and tourist potential of the country and Central Asia in the international arena. The media platform will be an important tool for strengthening ties between the regions and the European Union.
Pedro Vargas David presented the Euronews Academy project that envisages training journalists in modern technologies and improving professional standards in Kazakhstan. President Tokayev emphasised the importance of training qualified specialists in given the globalisation of the information area.
The interlocutors discussed global geopolitical issues and ongoing reforms in Kazakhstan, aimed at ensuring sustainable development and transparency of society.