Maribor, June 13, 2025 - Within the framework of the «Slovenian Global Forum 2025», the Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Slovenia Daniyar Sarekenov met with the Minister of Economy, Tourism and Sport Matjaž Han.

The Forum aims to help expand the international capabilities of Slovenian companies by offering sustainable innovative solutions to conquer new markets, as well as enhance Slovenia's investment attractiveness.

During the conversation, the Ambassador drew the Minister's attention to the importance of effective implementation of the agreements reached during the recent official visit of Slovenian President Nataša Pirc Musar to Kazakhstan.
In particular, the diplomat stressed the important role of the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (TCITR) to increase cargo transportation and trade turnover between Asian and European countries and called on the seaport of Luka Koper and Slovenian logistics companies to become part of this important global initiative.

D.Sarekenov also invited representatives of Slovenian travel companies and industry associations to take part in major thematic exhibitions in Kazakhstan, and also consider the possibility of organizing mutual familiarization tours.

Special attention was paid to the implementation of advanced technologies, including the capabilities of artificial intelligence in business. Kazakhstan expressed interest in cooperation with Slovenian companies actively using AI solutions in logistics, digital economy and tourist flow management. In this context, the parties noted the prospects for the exchange of experience and joint projects aimed at improving the efficiency of business processes and expanding the innovation environment.

In return, the Minister of Economy M.Han said that Kazakhstan is Slovenia's leading partner in Central Asia and assured that he would provide maximum assistance in strengthening partnership in all priority trade and economic areas of cooperation.

Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-ljubljana/press/news/details/1017455?lang=kk