The first meeting of the Kazakhstan-Norwegian Business Council was held on April 8, 2025 in Oslo.

The participants of the meeting discussed opportunities to enhance cooperation in the fields of investment, trade, industry and new technologies.

Particular attention was given to potential projects in the areas of renewable energy, organic and chemical production, digitalization, aquaculture, transport, logistics, agriculture, mineral resource extraction, environmental protection and education.

A separate session was dedicated to the development of the Middle Corridor and the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route.

The event also featured B2B meetings between representatives of Kazakhstan’ and Norwegian business communities.

At the conclusion of the meeting, participants emphasized the exceptional importance of establishing the Business Council as a key step toward deepening and expanding Kazakhstan-Norway economic cooperation in the coming period.

For reference:
The agreement on the establishment of the Kazakhstan-Norway Business Council was signed on December 3, 2024, between the Chamber of International Commerce of Kazakhstan and the EAST Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Norway.

 The Business Council serves as a platform for uniting companies from both countries and provides practical support to entrepreneurs in establishing and developing trade, economic, and investment cooperation.

 The main objective of the Council is to establish direct links and dialogue between the business communities of the two countries, facilitate the practical advancement of economic projects, and prepare recommendations and expert assessments on promising areas of cooperation.

Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-oslo/press/news/details/974885?lang=kk