Bucharest, October 27, 2026 – H.E. Amangeldy Sainov, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Kazakhstan to Romania, held a meeting with Mr. Mihai Daraban, President of the Romanian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCIR).
The meeting was also attended by former Prime Minister of Romania and Member of the Chamber of Deputies Mr. Victor Ponta, as well as Mr. Yedil Utekov, Director of Production and Industrial Services at KMG International (Rompetrol).
During the meeting, the parties discussed prospects for further developing Kazakhstan-Romania trade, economic and investment cooperation, expanding business contacts, and implementing joint initiatives.
Particular attention was paid to preparations for the next meeting of the Intergovernmental Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific and Technical Cooperation between Kazakhstan and Romania, scheduled to take place in Astana in 2027.
In this regard, the parties discussed the possibility of organizing a Kazakhstan-Romania Business Forum ahead of the Commission meeting, bringing together representatives of government agencies, business associations and companies from both countries.
The possibility of holding a Kazakhstan-Romania Business Forum in Bucharest in October 2027, on the sidelines of the international exhibition INDAGRA 2027, was also discussed.
Another key topic of the meeting was the investment projects of KMG International and the company’s contribution to the development of the Romanian economy. The participants discussed the company’s key investment initiatives, as well as prospects for further Kazakhstan-Romania cooperation in the energy sector.
Mr. Daraban highlighted Rompetrol’s important role in the Romanian economy, emphasizing the significance of the company’s activities for the energy sector, industry and the country’s investment development. He also underscored the importance of further strengthening economic ties with Kazakhstan and expanding cooperation between the business communities of the two countries.
Promising areas of cooperation identified during the meeting included energy, agriculture and the food industry, transport and logistics, manufacturing, and information technology. The parties emphasized the importance of direct dialogue between entrepreneurs, the exchange of experience, and the promotion of joint investment and trade projects.
Following the meeting, the parties reaffirmed their interest in continuing constructive dialogue and developing practical cooperation, including in preparation for the 2027 meeting of the Intergovernmental Commission in Astana and the organization of joint business events.
