Kazakhstan intends to strengthen cooperation with UAE in all economic spheres - PM

ASTANA. Sept 21 (Interfax) - Kazakhstan is committed to strengthening mutually beneficial cooperation with the United Arab Emirates in all sectors of the economy, Kazakh Prime Minister Alikhan Smailov said.

Smailov met with UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan during an official visit to the country.

"We intend to further strengthen full-scale economic cooperation in all areas of mutual interest. We are also grateful to the United Arab Emirates for constant and unfailing support for Kazakhstan's international initiatives," Smailov said.

The number of joint projects in various industries has steadily increased in recent years, he said.

"We see the potential for building up and deepening investment cooperation. The Kazakh government is ready to offer full support to investors in implementing their initiatives. I hope that we will embark on new joint projects in the near future," Smailov said.

Smailov thanked the president for assistance of $1 million provided for reforestation in Kazakhstan's Kostanay region, which has suffered largescale wildfires.