Menelikoff: We celebrated the reception of the 500,000th visitor
30 years of independence lights up Kazakhstan's pavilion at Expo
Photography: Najeeb Mohamed
Hamad Al-Mutairi: "Our presence in (Expo), which is a unique event that fascinated the world, makes our eyes close to the Kazakhstan pavilion, with its stunning scenery, authenticity and attractive cultural heritage."
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The Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the United Arab Emirates, Madyar Menelikov, revealed that the volume of Emirati investments in Kazakhstan, during the past year, amounted to 181 million dollars (about 664 million dirhams), adding that this year alone has witnessed three agreements in the field of energy between the Wealth Fund The Sovereignty of Kazakhstan “Samaruk-Kazina”, the “Holding Company” (ADQ), Abu Dhabi, and the Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (TAQA), with a value of 22 billion dirhams in 2021.
During a press conference held yesterday at the Kazakhstan pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai, on the occasion of the celebration of the 30th anniversary of Kazakhstan's independence, in the presence of the Director of the Archives Department at the National Archives of the UAE, Hamad Abdullah Al-Mutairi, pointed out the many opportunities available to investors from the UAE in The sectors of agriculture, transportation, medicine and information technology, pointing to ongoing discussions regarding investment opportunities between the two countries.
He added that it is expected to open the Abu Dhabi Plaza complex, which is being developed by Aldar Properties, with investments amounting to 1.4 billion dollars (about 5.1 billion dirhams), during the first quarter of next year, pointing to the opening of part of the project during the previous period, and the full opening of the project will be very soon. .
A significant increase
Minelekov expected that the volume of trade exchange between the two countries would increase at greater rates during the coming period.
He stated that more than 350 Emirati companies are currently operating in his country, while more than 200 Kazakh companies are operating in the UAE.
He said that the air traffic between the two countries, in turn, is witnessing a significant increase in the number of direct flights linking the airports of the two countries, which currently amounts to about 40 flights per week, and is expected to increase with the launch of "Wizair Abu Dhabi" flights to Kazakhstan next week.
He praised the role of "Expo 2020 Dubai" in introducing the investment opportunities offered by Kazakhstan, pointing out that his country's pavilion at the international exhibition celebrated yesterday the reception of the 500,000th visitor.
Menelekov stressed that the UAE is the first strategic, commercial and economic partner in the Arab region of his country, and is a strategic, developmental and economic depth for Kazakhstan.
The Kazakh ambassador praised the continuous and continuous support of the leadership of the UAE, in relation to regional and international issues politically, economically, investment, cultural and humanitarian, noting the dynamic development of bilateral relations under the leadership of the two countries with insightful visions and realistic foresight on regional and international issues.
He noted that the civilized and humane distinction that is unique to the UAE has earned it the respect and appreciation of the countries and peoples of the world.
He considered, "The continuous visits of Kazakh leaders to the UAE represent the cornerstone for consolidating the momentum of bilateral relations, which have long been characterized by friendship and distinction. Rather, these mutual visits open up distinct and strong prospects for cooperation between the two countries, as agreements on sustainable and vital projects in all fields are signed."
"These visits are clear evidence of the aspirations of the people and governments of the two countries, to make all efforts, with the aim of strengthening friendship and joint cooperation in order to achieve continuous progress for the two countries, support international and regional security, and emphasize the principles of equality, partnership and dialogue in international relations," he added.
civilized achievements
For his part, Hamad Abdullah Al-Mutairi said, "The civilized achievements of the UAE in a record time are similar to those achieved by Kazakhstan," pointing to the "distinguished relations that are growing between the two countries, to include broader areas, to reflect the consolidation of the strategic partnership that is witnessing continuous development with the support of the two leaderships." The two wise men for the good and interest of the two friendly peoples, and these relations, which extend for nearly three decades, were culminated in official and friendly visits and mutual constructive dialogues between the leaderships of the two countries.
Al-Mutairi added, “We in the National Archives, which are affiliated with the Ministry of Presidential Affairs, have strong and solid relations with the Kazakh National Archives, and these relations have grown stronger and stronger with the visit of the Director General of the Kazakh Archives to the country in early 2019;
As we discussed with him and the accompanying delegation strengthening cooperation and exchanging experiences and advanced technical programs concerned with preserving and making available the memory of the nation, and the record of relations between us is rich with many future projects of importance in the future of the National Archives in Abu Dhabi and Nur Sultan.”
He continued: "Today's presence at (Expo 2020 Dubai), which is a unique event that fascinated the world, makes our eyes close to the Kazakhstan pavilion, with its stunning scenery, originality and attractive cultural heritage, and we highly appreciate what Kazakhstan has achieved in the fields of energy, space and digitalization, and its sharing In these areas, the UAE celebrates its civilized achievement in these and other fields, and declares its readiness to continue the triumphant march in the next fifty years.”
• 350 Emirati companies are currently operating in Kazakhstan, while more than 200 Kazakh companies are operating in the Emirates.
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