Official welcome ceremony held for Georgian Prime Minister in Astana

The official visit of Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze to Kazakhstan has commenced.

An official welcoming ceremony was held at the Independence Palace of the Republic of Kazakhstan, where the Prime Minister of Georgia was received by President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.

During the ceremony, the national anthems of Georgia and Kazakhstan were performed. The two leaders also introduced members of their respective cabinets to one another.

As part of the visit, Prime Minister Kobakhidze and President Tokayev are scheduled to hold both one-on-one and expanded-format meetings to discuss bilateral cooperation and key issues on the agenda between the two countries.

Following the talks, a number of agreements aimed at strengthening cooperation across various sectors are expected to be signed between the relevant institutions of Georgia and Kazakhstan. The agreements are intended to further deepen partnership and expand collaboration in areas of mutual interest.