President Tokayev Holds Talks with Myanmar Acting President to Strengthen Bilateral Cooperation
Astana, The Gulf Observer: President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev of Kazakhstan held talks with Myanmar’s Acting President Min Aung Hlaing during a working visit to Astana, the press service of Akorda reported.
Welcoming his guest, President Tokayev described the visit as an opportunity to deepen cooperation between the two nations. He highlighted Myanmar’s rich cultural heritage, unique traditions, and strategic geographic location, noting that both countries occupy key positions at the crossroads of global transport routes.
During the meeting, Tokayev briefed Min Aung Hlaing on Kazakhstan’s key socio-economic indicators and outlined the government’s strategic priorities aimed at fostering sustainable growth. The leaders identified agriculture, transport and logistics, finance, information technology, and digitalization as promising sectors for bilateral collaboration.
President Tokayev also emphasized Kazakhstan’s role as a major Eurasian transit hub, highlighting the country’s active participation in China’s Belt and Road Initiative, as well as its involvement in the development of the North–South transport corridor and the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route, known as the Middle Corridor. Both sides stressed the importance of enhancing transport connectivity to bolster trade and economic ties.
In addition, Tokayev briefed his counterpart on Kazakhstan’s policies promoting interethnic and interfaith harmony, emphasizing the principle of “unity in diversity,” the nation’s commitment to tolerance, and Astana’s initiative to host the Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions.
Acting President Min Aung Hlaing expressed gratitude for the warm welcome and conveyed Myanmar’s readiness to strengthen constructive cooperation in areas of mutual interest.
