During the third quarter of 2026, East Kazakhstan Region welcomed 30 representatives of foreign companies and delegations. These included the Chinese companies Bada Road and Bridge, ZIJIN MINING GROUP NORTHWEST Co., Ltd., Xinjiang Chixing Environmental Protection Technology Co., Ltd., Tarbagatai Munai LLP, Longjian, Altai Xinji International Trade LLC, YEMA Group Co., Ltd., Tricar Motors LLP, Xin Xin Construction and Development Company of China LLP, DongFeng Kazakhstan LLP, China Huaneng Group Hong Kong Co., Ltd., Kunlun Energy Ltd., JUNXIN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION LLP, KAZ Minerals Management LLP, B&A Contractors LLP, Baimi Auto Technology LLP, Zongfeng Environmental Technologies, Dengbo Success Minerals Ltd., Falilei and China CAMA Engineering Co. Ltd.; the Korean company YPP Corporation; the Consul General of the People's Republic of China in Almaty; the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Austria to the Republic of Kazakhstan; a delegation from Tacheng District of the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region of China; a delegation from Mogilev Region of the Republic of Belarus; and the Chargé d'Affaires of the Embassy of the Republic of Poland in the Republic of Kazakhstan.
An individual programme was prepared in advance for each delegation, taking into account the purpose of the visit, the participants' requests and the specific characteristics of each delegation. Meetings were organised with the Akim of East Kazakhstan Region and the Deputy Akim responsible for the relevant areas. The discussions focused on prospects for bilateral cooperation and the implementation of joint projects in the fields of the economy, education, culture, tourism and investment.
Guests were also introduced to the region's economic and industrial potential, social infrastructure facilities and historical and cultural attractions. Particular attention was paid to developing interregional and international cooperation and strengthening cultural and humanitarian ties.
Overseas and interregional visits by the delegation of East Kazakhstan Region
1. July 24–25, 2026 – Omsk, Russian Federation
A delegation from East Kazakhstan Region led by Akim N.A. Saktaganov participated in the 22nd Forum of Interregional Cooperation between Russia and Kazakhstan, entitled “Building a Global Logistics Ecosystem: New Horizons for Russian-Kazakhstani Cooperation.”
During the visit, a Memorandum of Understanding was signed between the Akimat of East Kazakhstan Region of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Government of Orenburg Region of the Russian Federation.
2. July 23–24, 2026 – Aktau
Deputy Akim of East Kazakhstan Region E.Zh. Nurgaliyev participated in the first meeting of the Council of Heads of Regions between the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Republic of Uzbekistan.
During the visit, a memorandum was signed between the Akimat of East Kazakhstan Region of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Khokimiyat of Namangan Region of the Republic of Uzbekistan on establishing international and foreign economic relations in trade and economic, scientific and technical, socio-cultural and humanitarian fields.
3. September 25, 2026 – Almaty
Akim of East Kazakhstan Region N.A. Saktaganov participated in the Kazakhstan–China Investment Forum. The following documents were signed during the forum:
· An Agreement of Intent on Mutual Cooperation with East Motors Corporation for the implementation of a project to establish a high-tech automotive manufacturing complex producing automotive components and passenger cars, with a total project value of KZT 110 billion.
· A Memorandum of Intent between the Akimat of East Kazakhstan Region and Beijing Tizhi Trading Co. Ltd. to establish a modern facility in the region for processing solid municipal waste and sludge, with a capacity of 500–700 tonnes per day and a total project value of KZT 35.8 billion.
4. September 26–27, 2026 – Pavlodar
A delegation from East Kazakhstan Region led by Akim N.A. Saktaganov participated in the international forum “The Irtysh: A River of Friendship – A River of Development.”
Visits by foreign delegations to East Kazakhstan Region
1. August 25–27, 2026 – Delegation from Mogilev Region, Republic of Belarus
A delegation from Mogilev Region of the Republic of Belarus, led by A.M. Isachenko, Chairman of the Mogilev Regional Executive Committee, visited Ust-Kamenogorsk.
On August 26, 2026, a meeting was held between Akim of East Kazakhstan Region N.A. Saktaganov and representatives of the business communities of East Kazakhstan and Mogilev regions. Presentations were delivered on the economic, investment, tourism and cultural potential of both regions.
The following documents were signed following the meeting:
· A Memorandum on Trade, Economic, Scientific, Technical and Cultural Cooperation between the Mogilev Regional Executive Committee and the Akimat of East Kazakhstan Region;
· An Action Plan for 2026–2028;
· A Roadmap for implementing the agreement between the Bobruisk City Executive Committee and the Akimat of Ust-Kamenogorsk;
· A Cooperation Agreement between the East Kazakhstan Region branch of the Atameken National Chamber of Entrepreneurs and the Mogilev branch of the Belarusian Chamber of Commerce and Industry;
· A Cooperation Agreement between SPK Ertis JSC of East Kazakhstan Region and the Mogilev Free Economic Zone;
· A Memorandum of Cooperation between Mogilevliftmash OJSC, SPK Ertis JSC and Liftek LLP.
A bilateral business meeting was subsequently held with the participation of the Chairman of the East Kazakhstan Region branch of the Atameken National Chamber of Entrepreneurs. The participants discussed promising areas of trade and economic cooperation and held B2B negotiations involving more than 30 Kazakhstani companies.
Following the business meeting, letters of intent were signed between Bobruisk Meat Processing Plant OJSC and Ust-Kamenogorsk Meat and Canning Plant–Ulan LLP for the supply of meat products, and between Mogilevliftmash OJSC and Liftek LLP for the supply of elevator equipment.
On August 27, participating enterprises followed individual programmes that included visits to relevant industrial facilities in East Kazakhstan Region.
2. September 25–26, 2026 – Third Meeting of the Economic Council of the Greater Altai Regions
The third meeting of the Economic Council of the Greater Altai Regions was held in Ust-Kamenogorsk under the theme “Developing Economic Cooperation between the Greater Altai Regions: From Dialogue to the Implementation of Joint Projects.”
The event brought together representatives of East Kazakhstan Region of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Altai Krai of the Russian Federation, the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region of the People's Republic of China, and the Bayan-Ölgii and Khovd aimags of Mongolia.
The meeting aimed to strengthen interregional ties, expand trade, economic and investment cooperation, develop cross-border tourism and logistics, and discuss prospects for implementing joint projects.
Holding the meeting in East Kazakhstan was particularly significant in the context of the region's chairmanship of the International Coordinating Council “Our Common Home – Altai” in 2026–2027.
During the meeting, participants discussed prospects for trade, economic and investment cooperation, the development of industrial collaboration, agricultural and food product supplies, technology exchange and the expansion of business contacts.
Particular attention was paid to developing cross-border tourism, creating joint tourist routes, improving transport accessibility and promoting the tourism potential of the Greater Altai at the international level.
The meeting provided a platform for open dialogue between the regions and the business community, aimed at identifying new cooperation opportunities, establishing direct contacts and advancing promising initiatives.
The participation of representatives from various economic sectors made it possible to discuss practical cooperation issues and identify priorities for further joint efforts.
Following the meeting, a protocol resolution summarising the results of the third meeting of the Economic Council of the Greater Altai Regions was signed.
The international meetings, negotiations and overseas visits conducted during the third quarter of 2026 made an important contribution to strengthening East Kazakhstan Region's international relations, expanding its foreign economic cooperation, and developing humanitarian and interregional ties.