His Highness The Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani left Astana after concluding a state visit to the Republic of Kazakhstan and participating in the Sixth Summit of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA), heading to Istanbul on a work visit to the Republic of Turkey.
HH The Amir and the accompanying delegation were seen off upon departure from Astana International Airport by HE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yerulan Zhamaubayev, HE Mayor of Astana Altai Kolginov, and several senior officials.
HH The Amir sent a cable to HE the President of the friendly Republic of Kazakhstan in which he expressed his sincere thanks and appreciation for the warm welcome and hospitality accorded to His Highness and the accompanying delegation, during the visit that offered an opportunity for HH The Amir and HE the President to meet, exchange views on international and regional issues of common interest, and discuss ways to develop and enhance bilateral relations between the two countries in various fields.