Iran and Kazakhstan to increase mutual investment

Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian held talks today, the Akorda reported.

"We need to intensify cooperation in agriculture, transport and logistics, mining, healthcare, and advanced technologies. I am confident that the documents signed today will serve as a powerful impetus for further development of political and economic cooperation," Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said.

He also supported the initiative to establish a Kazakhstan Trade House in Tehran, emphasizing the importance of activating the activities of the Business Council and making the most effective use of the potential of the Kazakh-Iranian Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

Kazakhstan and Iran also confirmed their mutual interest in expanding the capacity of the North–South transport corridor and the Kazakhstan-Turkmenistan-Iran railway.