Kazakhstan and the US discuss trade, investment and industrial partnerships at a Washington business forum, exploring cooperation in energy, critical minerals, transport, manufacturing and AI.
Kazakhstan and the United States have discussed opportunities to expand bilateral trade, investment and industrial cooperation at a business forum in Washington, D.C., as both countries seek to strengthen economic ties and develop new joint projects across priority sectors. The discussions focused on transport and logistics, energy, critical minerals, agriculture, manufacturing, digital technologies and financial services, including artificial intelligence (AI).
The Kazakhstan-US Business Forum, titled From Strategic Partnership to Concrete Projects, on the sidelines of the B20 Summit. It was organised by Kazakhstan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs in cooperation with the Atameken National Chamber of Entrepreneurs and the US Chamber of Commerce. The event brought together government officials, national companies, financial institutions and business representatives, including participants from more than 100 American enterprises.
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The Kazakh delegation included Erzhan Kazykhan, Special Representative of the President of Kazakhstan for negotiations with the United States; Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport Assel Zhanassova; National Bank Governor Timur Suleimenov; and Atameken Chairman Kanat Sharlapayev. The US delegation included Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau, US Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Suzanne Clark, and executives from companies operating across various industries.
During the forum, participants examined opportunities to strengthen commercial partnerships, attract American capital and implement joint investment initiatives. Discussions also covered production localisation, the adoption of advanced technologies and the development of processing industries. Both sides highlighted the importance of integrating Kazakh businesses into global value chains and expanding cooperation between domestic manufacturers and international companies.
Kazakhstan's delegation presented investment opportunities linked to the country's infrastructure development and nationwide construction programme. It invited American companies and investors to participate in projects involving transport networks, industrial facilities and other strategic infrastructure. The discussions aimed to translate the longstanding economic relationship into practical business partnerships and new investment commitments.
Speaking at the forum, Christopher Landau welcomed Kazakhstan's participation and highlighted the interest of American businesses in opportunities available in the country. Erzhan Kazykhan also emphasised the established business relationship between the two countries, noting the potential to build further partnerships by combining investment, technology and professional expertise.
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The forum also included bilateral meetings between Kazakh representatives and officials from the US administration, Congress and leading financial institutions. These discussions addressed priority areas of economic cooperation and resulted in the signing of several agreements covering trade and investment.