Kazakhstan proposes Germany strategic partnership

The prime minister of Kazakhstan, Karim Masimov, proposed to Germany a strategic partnership and the export of raw materials in exchange for advanced technology, Kazakhstan Today reports.

Kazakhstan expects Germany will join the process of the development of its rich natural resources. The premier said Kazakhstan takes fourth place among oil exporters for Germany. He also hopes that German investments in the Kazakhstan economy will be increased and there will be more offices of German companies of small and medium business in Kazakhstan. "Germany is our key partner," Masimov said.