ASTANA, Kazakhstan, October 28. Last year,
Finland’s direct investments in Kazakhstan grew by more than 80
percent, reaching nearly $500 million, said Kazakhstan’s President
Kassym-Jomart Tokayev at the Kazakhstan-Finland Business Forum in
Astana, Trend reports
via Akorda.
“Today, during our talks with President Alexander Stubb, we
confirmed our commitment to expanding the partnership between
Kazakhstan and Finland and opening new opportunities for dynamic
growth,” Tokayev said.
He highlighted that Finland has long been recognized as one of
the most advanced countries in innovation and technological
leadership. Companies such as KONE, Nokia, and Fortum have become
some of the brightest examples of the country’s success,
contributing to further progress and inspiring new generations of
innovators.
Tokayev pointed out that today, roughly 50 companies with
Finnish involvement are hitting the ground running in Kazakhstan,
featuring well-known names like Tikkurila, Wärtsilä, Nurminen,
Metso, Valtra, Peikko, and a few more in the mix.
“Kazakhstan is committed to expanding this partnership and
further strengthening the Finnish investment and business presence
in our country,” the president emphasized.
On October 28, President of Finland Alexander Stubb embarked on
an official diplomatic mission to Kazakhstan. Engagements between
the two Heads of State center on the intricacies of bilateral
dynamics between Finland and Kazakhstan, the geopolitical landscape
and its ramifications for the European and Central Asian spheres,
and collaborative efforts to bolster the multilateral
framework.
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