Kazakhstan’s West Kazakhstan Region and Uzbekistan’s regions expand trade and economic cooperation

Diplomats of the Consulate General of Uzbekistan in Aktau met with Nariman Turegaliyev, Akim of West Kazakhstan Region, the correspondent of the Dunyo news agency reports.

The talks addressed bilateral cooperation, as well as trade and economic, tourism and cultural ties. According to the Akimat of West Kazakhstan Region, bilateral trade amounted to $41 million in the first half of this year.

The meeting also discussed the transit of significant volumes of Uzbek cargo through the territory of West Kazakhstan Region, as well as ensuring their prompt and safe movement.

The reconstruction of the main international Syrym border crossing is expected to be completed toward the end of this year, which will help reduce congestion.

Nariman Turegaliyev noted the strong interest in developing cooperation with the regions of Uzbekistan and announced plans to organize a visit by a delegation comprising representatives of the region’s business community.

The dynamic development of ties in tourism was also noted. This year, flights on the Uralsk–Tashkent route operated twice a week. The possibility of resuming flights on this route is currently being considered.

The parties also discussed the opening of an Uzbekistan Trade House in Uralsk. They agreed to establish a Trade House in West Kazakhstan Region to promote Uzbek export products and further increase the volume of trade and economic operations.

Representatives of the Consulate General also held a meeting at the regional Chamber of Entrepreneurs “Atameken” with local business representatives from West Kazakhstan Region. The event was attended by major entrepreneurs operating in the food industry, livestock farming, manufacturing and petrochemicals.

Kazakh business representatives expressed interest in developing and strengthening ties with entrepreneurs from Uzbekistan. Representatives of ALNAT, a company based in Uralsk, announced plans to introduce sausage products to the Uzbek market and open a company in Uzbekistan.