The Export Credit Agency of Kazakhstan Participates in the CIS Forum of Regions
The first Forum of Regions of member states of the Commonwealth of Independent States took place in Tashkent.
The event brought together delegations from CIS member states as well as representatives of the Executive Committee of the Commonwealth. Kazakhstan’s business mission included senior officials from various ministries and regions, the Foreign Trade Chamber, other government agencies, and around 50 representatives from the business community. Among the participants was the Export Credit Agency of Kazakhstan (ECA).
The Forum featured panel sessions focused on key matters related to the role of regions in fostering economic cooperation, including mutual trade turnover among CIS countries and the expansion of international regional connections.
In addition, Kazakh regional representatives held meetings with BMB Holding, Uztrade, and the SQB Investment Center. Following the discussions, the parties expressed a mutual interest in strengthening cooperation in the export and import of agricultural products. The Kazakh side emphasized the potential for joint projects aimed at knowledge sharing and collaboration in the field of advanced processing and preservation of agricultural goods.
Alisher Khakimov, ECA Regional Director in Uzbekistan, held a number of bilateral meetings with potential buyers of Kazakh products and services. During these meetings, he provided detailed information on the support tools offered by ECA, including options for financing import operations.
The Forum concluded with the signing of over ten documents aimed at establishing friendly relations and enhancing trade, economic, scientific, technical, and cultural cooperation. Roadmaps were also adopted to support the continued deepening and expansion of interregional collaboration among CIS member states.
