The presidents of Kazakhstan and Guinea-Bissau discussed collaboration in key areas.

Astana. December 18. KAZAKHSTAN TODAY - The President of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, and the head of Guinea-Bissau, Umaro Sissoco Embaló, held talks, reports Akorda .

According to Tokayev, Guinea-Bissau is a significant partner for Kazakhstan on the African continent.

We are very interested in strengthening bilateral relations. I believe we have very good prospects, considering that the governments of both countries will make every effort to find additional opportunities for mutually beneficial cooperation. We share similar views on relevant international issues, and we are ready to expand our contacts with your representatives in key international structures, primarily in the UN, as well as in the Organization of Islamic Cooperation," emphasized the president.

He pointed out the existing potential for developing ties between the countries in areas such as agriculture, mining, digitalization, transportation, and logistics.

For his part, Umaro Sissoco Embaló expressed gratitude to Tokayev for the hospitality extended on Kazakh soil.

Close interaction with your country is of great importance to us. I visited here when I was Prime Minister. Previously, students from Guinea-Bissau studied in your country, many of whom were technical specialists. We want to continue cooperation in this area because we are confident that we can learn a lot from Kazakhstan," said Umaro Sissoco Embaló.

The heads of state also exchanged views on pressing global and regional issues.