The Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Alikhan Smailov held the negotiations with the World Bank's Regional Director for Central Asia Tatiana Proskuryakova.

The parties discussed in detail the implementation of promising projects aimed at the development of transport and logistics infrastructure of the republic, improving the environmental condition of the Aral Sea region, accelerating digitalization, etc. 

As Alikhan Smailov noted, the Government attaches great importance to cooperation with the World Bank within the framework of the Partnership Framework Strategy for 2020-2025, contributing to the further development of the republic's economy. 

In addition, the importance of continuing the Joint Economic Research Program, which has become an effective analytical and advisory tool, has been outlined. 

"In general, the Government of Kazakhstan expresses readiness to deepen partnership with the Bank on the widest range of issues of mutual interest," the Prime Minister said. 

In turn, Tatiana Proskuryakova confirmed the interest of the World Bank in the implementation of new projects in Kazakhstan. 

"We have formed a very good program. Last year we conducted a review of our portfolio in the Republic and made sure that we have a very effective interaction in many areas, a lot of successes. And I see great prospects in the development of our cooperation," the WB regional director said.