Shymkent Mayor Gabit Syzdykbekov met with French businessmen led by the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of France to Kazakhstan, Sylvain Giogé. Leading French companies such as EDF, Veolia, AZ Syndicat, C3Medical, Dualest, SP ALMGT, Richel Group, and representatives of the France-Kazakhstan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCIFK) expressed interest in implementing a number of joint projects in Shymkent.
The city mayor thanked the French delegation for the interest shown in the metropolis and noted that the B2B and G2B meetings held within the framework of the business forum will give a new impetus to cooperation and open up new opportunities.
During the meeting, a Roadmap was signed aimed at strengthening cooperation and implementing joint projects for 2025–2028. The document provides for the development of cultural and educational exchange, the introduction of advanced French technologies in the fields of urban planning, agriculture and urban infrastructure, as well as increased cooperation in the fields of healthcare, science and education.
In addition, the agreement will contribute to the development of tourism. These include holding the Days of French Culture in Shymkent and the Days of Shymkent in France, as well as measures to improve the investment climate and expand business ties. The implementation of the roadmap will open up new opportunities for the city's residents and will be an important step in the sustainable development of Shymkent.
In addition, a gastronomic dinner was organized as part of the event. At which the famous French chef Carlos Marsal and Kazakh chef Artyom Kantsev presented Kazakh and French cuisine to the guests in a modern style.
This event was a continuation of an international project that presented Kazakh national cuisine in one of the Michelin-starred restaurants in Paris. The main goal of the dinner is to unite the cultural and gastronomic heritage of the two countries.
The meeting was organized within the framework of the implementation of the instructions of the Head of State to attract investment, improve the investment climate and optimize the conditions for doing business.
It should be noted that in December last year, the mayor of Shymkent held a meeting with the French Ambassador to Kazakhstan, Sylvain Giogé. As a result of the negotiations, an agreement was reached on organizing a business forum with the participation of representatives of French and Shymkent companies.
Press service of the mayor of Shymkent

Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/shymkent/press/news/details/934250