The Hague, March 26, 2025 - The current state and future directions of bilateral economic cooperation, as well as the implementation of agreements reached following the visit of the Prime Minister of the Netherlands to Kazakhstan in 2024, were the main topics of discussion during the meeting between the Ambassador of Kazakhstan to the Netherlands, Kairat Abdrakhmanov, and the Director-General for Foreign Economic Relations of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands, Michiel Sweers.

During the conversation, the parties discussed the dynamics of interaction in such priority areas as sustainable and renewable energy, water resource management, agriculture, logistics, ecology, and healthcare. Special attention was given to the further development of the critical raw materials sector in Kazakhstan, its potential for ensuring sustainable supplies to the European Union, and Dutch companies were invited to actively participate in relevant projects.

In light of the process of strengthening transport connectivity between Central Asia and Europe, parties identified infrastructure development, including logistics and port capacities in western Kazakhstan, as one of the priorities. It was noted that major Dutch companies have already accumulated significant experience in participating in such projects, and the importance of deepening cooperation is driven by Kazakhstan's increasing strategic role as a transport hub in the Eurasian space.

The parties agreed to work on continuous improvement of the investment climate for business circles, ensuring the rule of law, and eliminating corruption risks in project implementation. These goals are supported by the large-scale socio-political and socio-economic reforms initiated by the President of Kazakhstan. To take a systematic approach to developing trade, economic, and investment cooperation, the Kazakh side proposes creating joint commissions with the Netherlands at the intergovernmental or interdepartmental level, as well as organizing major forums with the participation of business communities and officials from both countries.

The Ambassador expressed gratitude to the Netherlands for supporting Kazakhstan's initiative to establish a UN Regional Hub for Sustainable Development Goals in Almaty for Central Asia and Afghanistan. He emphasized that the unanimous adoption of the corresponding resolution by the UN General Assembly has been a practical contribution of the international community to ensuring regional stability and creating favourable conditions for businesses.

The parties reviewed the preparation process for a series of upcoming mutual visits by representatives of state authorities and the business community of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Kingdom of the Netherlands, which will contribute to expanding economic partnership between the two countries.

Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-hague/press/news/details/964259?lang=kk