Astana, Kazakhstan, Sept.26
By Daniyar Mukhtarov - Trend:
Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev has met with Abdullah ibn Muhammad Al ash-Sheikh, the chairman of the Majlis ash-Shura (Consultative Assembly) of Saudi Arabia.
During the meeting, Nazarbayev said Kazakhstan is ready to develop the cooperation with Saudi Arabia, Kazakh presidency said on Sept.26.
"Kazakhstan is ready to develop the cooperation with Saudi Arabia in various spheres, including in the trade and economic field," the president said.
During the meeting, the two sides discussed the key areas of cooperation between the two countries in the inter-parliamentary sphere.
Nazarbayev said Saudi Arabia is one of the most important partners for Kazakhstan.
The president said that a number of buildings were constructed in Astana with the assistance of Saudi Arabia, which is a proof of the friendly relations between the two countries.
The chairman of the Consultative Assembly of Saudi Arabia, for his part, expressed gratitude to Kazakhstan for the reception.
He talked about Kazakhstan's dynamic development, adding that the two countries have potential to develop the cooperation in various spheres.