ASTANA, Kazakhstan, November 6. A roadmap for strategic partnership between Kazakhstan and France in the field of critical resources and materials was signed, Trend reports.
As part of the official visit of President of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, to the French Republic, a briefing was held following negotiations in an expanded format. Upon the conclusion of the briefing, the Presidents of Kazakhstan and France adopted a Joint Declaration aimed at strengthening strategic partnership. The heads of state signed several documents, including the Roadmap for Strategic Partnership between Kazakhstan and France in the field of critical resources and materials for 2024-2026.
The goal of the roadmap is to strengthen cooperation in areas such as creating resilient supply chains, enhancing their stability, scientific research, education, and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) cooperation. The partnership plans projects in areas like raw material exploration and extraction, electronic waste and magnet processing, battery production, and the transition to green standards.
Additionally, this roadmap aims to advance geological research, scientific development, and the production and processing of essential raw materials.
During the state visit of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to Paris, representatives of the delegations of both countries signed a total of 36 documents, including 1 intergovernmental, 21 interdepartmental, and 14 commercial agreements, with a total value of $2.2 billion.
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