A business forum dedicated to the development of Kazakh-Chinese cooperation in the transport and logistics sectors was held in Almaty. The event was attended by about 80 business representatives, including the National Chamber of Entrepreneurs of Kazakhstan and the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT). The key topics were the implementation of joint projects and attracting investment.
Chairman of the Presidium of the NCE of Kazakhstan Raimbek Batalov noted that China is the country’s largest trading partner and ranks fifth among investors. In 2024, trade turnover reached $30.1 billion, with Kazakhstan exporting copper ores, oil and uranium, and importing cars, construction equipment and medical equipment. Chinese Ambassador to Kazakhstan Han Chunlin emphasized that the countries have built a reliable logistics network and have become key participants in the Belt and Road initiative.
The forum signed a number of agreements in the transport and logistics sectors, and announced a meeting of the China-Central Asia Business Council before the summit of heads of state in June. CCPIT head Ren Hongbin presented proposals to expand cooperation, including new investment opportunities and supply chain development. The Chinese delegation called 2025 a key year for bilateral relations as part of the Year of China in Kazakhstan.