Relations between Kazakhstan and Turkey are based on mutual friendship, brotherhood and trust. In terms of trade turnover, Turkey is among the top ten strategic partners of Kazakhstan. Trade turnover between the two countries increased by 27 percent in 2017 and reached 2 billion US dollars, Nursultan Nazarbayev said.

The head of state focused on the issues of investment cooperation and the implementation of joint projects in various areas of the economy. In particular, he noted that Turkey has invested more than 3 billion US dollars in our country since independence, and today about 2,000 enterprises with the participation of Turkish capital are operating in Kazakhstan.

In addition, the President of Kazakhstan spoke about the results of the "New Synergy" program aimed at supporting entrepreneurs of the two countries.

- Within this program, 23 projects worth 800 million dollars were launched and 3,000 new jobs were created. allowed. Yesterday, business representatives of our countries signed 24 contracts worth more than 1.7 billion dollars. This is a bright example of our mutual trust and cooperation, - said Nursultan Nazarbayev.

During the meeting, the Head of State drew attention to the economic advantages of Kazakhstan and favorable conditions for doing business in the country. Appropriate changes have been made to the legislation for the development of entrepreneurship. Kazakhstan ranks 36th among 190 countries in the World Bank's "Ease of Doing Business" rating. Our country is considered a member of the Investment Committee of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, - said the President of Kazakhstan.

Also, Nursultan Nazarbayev spoke about the work of the Council of Foreign Investors under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the company "Kazakh Invest" and various benefits provided for investors.

- Kazakhstan has 11 special economic and 24 industrial zones. Tax and other benefits are provided for the participants of their work. I invite Turkish companies to develop their business in Kazakhstan, - said the Head of State.

In addition, the President of Kazakhstan detailed the possibilities of transport and transit potential of our country.

- Kazakhstan is actively developing transcontinental multimodal cargo transportation between Europe and Asia. 5 railways and 6 international highways pass through our country. A lot of work is being done to develop the Trans-Caspian multimodal freight transport. We have modernized the Aktau port and expanded its capabilities, said Nursultan Nazarbayev.

The head of state also noted that foreign investors have the opportunity to participate in the process of privatization of industrial enterprises in Kazakhstan and the implementation of innovative projects in the agro-industrial complex. invited.

- "Astana" international financial center started working on the basis of "EXPO-2017" exhibition. This center operates on the basis of the best model of financial centers in New York, Singapore, London and Dubai. Its legal status is confirmed by the constitutional law, the working language is English. This is the only center in the region whose activities are based on English law, said Nursultan Nazarbayev.

The head of state spoke about the main advantages of the international financial center "Astana" and noted that special tax, currency, visa and labor regimes have been introduced for the participants of the work of this center.

Finally, the President of Kazakhstan invited the businessmen of the two countries to actively participate in the development and strengthening of interstate relations, using all the opportunities created today.

Information source: akorda.kz

Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mps/press/news/details/23444?lang=kk