Qatar and Kazakhstan have inked MoUs worth some USD 18 bn to boost economic cooperation between the two countries, according to a statement released last week. The two sides discussed increasing bilateral trade to USD 500 mn, with Kazak President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev pledging to offer the Qatari market high-quality goods including machinery, iron, steel and agricultural products. Qatar’s Minister of Commerce and Industry Mohammed bin Hamad bin Qassim Al Thani also highlighted his country’s will to enhance cooperation with Kazakhstan in several areas including manufacturing, logistical services, information technology, digital and financial services, food and agriculture, and health services.

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