Germany's Scholz visits Kazakhstan to boost trade in rare earths, oil

But chancellor says deals must not circumvent EU sanctions on Russia

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Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, right, and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz attend an official welcoming ceremony in the Kazakh capital of Astana on Sept. 16

ASTANA (Reuters) -- Germany is interested in expanding trade with Kazakhstan while also ensuring such trade is not used to circumvent European Union sanctions on Russia, Chancellor Olaf Scholz said on a visit to the Central Asian nation.

Both Scholz and Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said their countries were interested in growing trade in oil, rare earths, lithium and other raw materials.

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