Nursultan Nazarbayev was informed about the heritage of the exhibition EXPO-2017 and the measures taken to develop the legal system of the AIFC.

In addition, Elbasy learnt about the activities of the AIFC Court, the Academy of English law, the International arbitration center and the AIFC Situation center.

During the visit, the First President of Kazakhstan also met with key shareholders and participants of the Exchange of the financial center.

After hearing the reports of the speakers, Nursultan Nazarbayev noted that the country's leadership fully supports the work of the AIFC.

- It is necessary to continue the work on the implementation of the privatization plan through the AIFC Exchange. Of course, it is important to take into account the global situation. In addition, the confidence of the world's international financial centres in the AIFC should be strengthened. Funds attracted to the national economy depends on it, " the First President said.

The Leader of Nation stressed the importance of ensuring high rates of economic growth and achieving country's strategic development plan's goals.

- The center will have serious work in the future. It is important to continue the established cooperation with all partners. I personally will constantly support the work of the AIFC , Nursultan Nazarbayev concluded.

Astana international financial center was established on the initiative of the First President Nursultan Nazarbayev. Today the AIFC ranks 51st out of 102 in the GFCI global financial centres index. AIFC also took 1st place in the rating of the among Eastern Europe and Central Asia region. The number of companies registered in the territory of the AIFC reached 258.