Macron invites Tokayev to join Paris Peace Forum as honored guest

Astana, The Gulf Observer: French President Emmanuel Macron invited Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to join the Paris Peace Forum as an honored guest, according to media reports.

“I invited Mr. President (of Kazakhstan) to pay a visit to Paris next year and be an honored guest at the Peace Forum in Paris,” said the French President during the bilateral talks in expanded format.

For his part, Tokayev thanked the high-ranking guest for the invitation.

“I’ll pay an official visit. I think we’ll stage a major exhibition devoted to the Kazakh culture. During this great event (Paris Peace Forum), I believe decisions will be taken on many important issues,” said the Head of State.

President Emmanuel Macron of France is paying an official visit to Kazakhstan. The high-ranking guest was greeted by Kazah Prime minister Alikhan Smailov at the airport in the Kazakh capital.

The leaders of the two countries held private talks at the Akorda presidential palace.