Kazakhstan, U.S. sign agreements worth $17 bln during Tokayev's visit to Washington

ASTANA. Nov 7 (Interfax) - Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and U.S. President Donald Trump have discussed the prospects for expanding the strategic partnership between the two countries, the Kazakh leader's press service said.

Deals worth over $17 billion have been concluded between companies of the two countries during Tokayev's current visit to Washington, the press service said.

The two leaders exchanged views on a wide range of issues on the bilateral agenda, identified promising areas for mutually beneficial cooperation and discussed current issues on the international agenda.

At the U.S. - Central Asia summit in Washington, Tokayev said he was committed to further strengthening the strategic partnership with the United States.

"The United States, having invested over $100 billion, is the largest investor in our economy, acting as a kind of its perpetual motion engine. The trade turnover between our countries has doubled in recent years, approaching the $5 billion mark. We satisfy almost 25% of America's domestic demand for uranium. More than 600 American companies operate in Kazakhstan," Tokayev said.

He called on U.S. companies to make use of the opportunities created in Kazakhstan, assuring investors of his personal support, the press service said.