Central Asia's biggest state holds mega business meet in USA

Central Asia's biggest state Kazakhstan and the United States discussed opportunities to expand trade, investment and industrial cooperation at a business forum in Washington, held ahead of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s visit to the U.S. for the G20 Summit in December.

The forum was organized by Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs in cooperation with the Atameken National Chamber of Entrepreneurs and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce on the sidelines of the B20 Summit on Nov. 9. It brought together government officials, national companies, financial institutions and business representatives from both countries, including representatives of more than 100 American enterprises, according to a report in The Astana Times.

Discussions focused on transport and logistics, energy, critical minerals, agriculture, manufacturing, digital technologies and finance, including artificial intelligence. Participants also explored opportunities to localize production and introduce advanced technologies to integrate Kazakh businesses into global value chains. Launching the forum, U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau welcomed Kazakhstan’s large business delegation and growing interest from American companies in the country.


Kazakhstan’s delegation also presented opportunities for American companies to participate in the country’s infrastructure development and nationwide construction initiative.