George Meloni was greeted at the airport by Toqaev, as depicted in images.
Kazakhstan's President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev bid farewell to Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni at Astana Airport, as reported by Akorda's official Telegram channel.
Today, Tokayev personally welcomed Meloni at the capital's airport, marking the commencement of her visit to Kazakhstan. In their conversation at the airport, the president expressed optimism about the upcoming talks, stating they would significantly impact the bilateral relationship.
The ceremonial welcoming ceremony was also shared by Akorda, following which the discussions took place. Throughout the talks, Meloni praised Tokayev as one of the most pragmatic leaders.
Tokayev put forth a proposal for establishing branches of Italian universities in Kazakhstan and addressed ongoing trade disputes globally. The president regards Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni as a prominent political figure of the current era. A photo of Meloni wearing a chapani was also shared by Akorda.
In the culmination of her visit, Tokayev, the leaders of Central Asian countries, and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni signed a joint declaration at the summit in Astana.
Italy, being Kazakhstan's third-largest trade partner globally and the largest in Europe, places strategic importance on strengthening its partnership with Kazakhstan, viewing it as a crucial player in Central Asia. Discussions during Meloni's visit covered topics such as trade and economic cooperation, energy, cultural exchange, infrastructure and logistics, and defense and security.
During the talks, the ongoing migration from war-and-conflicts zones and the impact on general-news were discussed, as Italy and Kazakhstan aim to strengthen their partnership. The leaders also touched upon the politics of Central Asia, with Kazakhstan's President Tokayev regarding Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni as a key figure in current global politics.
