Salem Saif Sultan Al Kaabi, Acting Chargé d'Affaires of the UAE Embassy in Astana, has met with Zhaksylykov Ruslan, Commander-in-Chief of the National Guard of the Republic of Kazakhstan (photo), and discussed boosting cooperation.

At the meeting, the two sides hailed the distinguished UAE-Kazakhstan relations, stressing the keenness of both countries to develop bilateral relations in various fields, especially in the field of military training.

They also emphasized the importance of fostering coordination between the security authorities in the two countries through the exchange of visits, benefit from the experiences and best practices enjoyed by the two sides, and participate in joint events.

The meeting was attended by senior officials, according to Emirates News Agency WAM.

Meanwhile in Abu Dhabi, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, received, in Al Shati Palace, Nursultan Nazarbayev, President of Kazakhstan.

Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed welcomed Nazarbayev’s visit to the UAE, which will strengthen the relations and cooperation between the two countries and answer the aspirations of their leaderships and people.

During the meeting, which was attended by H.H. Sheikh Tahnoun bin Zayed Al Nahyan, National Security Adviser, and H.H. Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs, both sides affirmed the friendship between the UAE and Kazakhstan, and discussed promising opportunities in the areas of investment, the economy and culture.

The meeting also addressed several regional and international causes and developments of common interest and exchanged opinions regarding them.

The Kazakhstan President expressed his happiness at visiting the UAE, asserting the importance of the friendship and cooperation bringing together his country and the UAE in all aspects, and Kazakhstan’s interest in broadening their horizons.

After the conclusion of the meeting H.H. Sheikh Mohamed and Nazarbayev witnessed the exchange of a Memorandum of Intent between the Ministry of Energy in the Republic of Kazakhstan and Prime Project Development Consultancy, regarding cooperation in the field of investment in the sectors of energy and industries related to the underground wealth in Kazakhstan.

The agreement was signed by Waleed Salman, General-General of Prime Project Development Consultancy, and Maazoum Merzagalyev, Deputy Minister of Energy in the Republic of Kazakhstan.