President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev received Chairman of the Board of Directors of Euronews Pedro Vargas David
December 19, 2024
During the meeting, issues of cooperation between Kazakhstan and the Euronews channel, one of the world leaders in the field of multilingual information television broadcasting, were discussed.
Kassym-Jomart Tokayev called the opening of the Euronews regional hub in our country a very important event, which will provide new opportunities for a wider acquaintance of the world audience with the economic, cultural and tourist potential of not only Kazakhstan, but also the whole of Central Asia.
The President drew attention to the fact that the media platform will promote dialogue and mutual understanding between the countries of the region and the European Union.
In turn, Pedro Vargas David spoke about plans to implement the Euronews Academy project, aimed at training Kazakhstani journalists in modern technologies and instilling high professional standards in them, which will serve to increase the competitiveness of the domestic media sphere. The head of state confirmed Kazakhstan’s interest in training qualified specialists capable of working effectively in the context of the globalization of the information environment.
The Chairman of the Board of Directors of Euronews emphasized the importance of implementing the reform course of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to ensure the sustainable development of Kazakhstan and increase the transparency of society. In addition, the interlocutors exchanged views on current issues of the geopolitical situation in the world.