Today, on September 4, Akim of Mangystau Region Nurdaulet Kilybay met with the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Moldova to the Republic of Kazakhstan, Mr. Ștefan Gorda.

During the meeting, the parties discussed areas of the region’s economic development and prospects for expanding bilateral cooperation. The Akim presented Mangystau’s potential in the fields of oil and gas production, processing industry, transport and logistics, agro-industrial complex, and tourism.

Special attention was given to the capabilities of the Aktau and Kuryk ports, as well as the strategic importance of the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route. Today, the region is becoming a key transit hub between Europe and Asia. With an annual throughput capacity of 20.8 million tons, the ports ensure efficient logistics connections from China, Central Asian countries, and regions of Russia to Turkey and Europe.

The parties also discussed the development of agriculture and tourism, as well as increasing trade volumes between the two countries. Currently, the foreign trade turnover between Mangystau Region and Moldova amounts to 161 thousand US dollars.

Akim Nurdaulet Kilybay emphasized his readiness to support initiatives aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation.

“I believe this meeting is a great opportunity to enhance cooperation between our countries. Mangystau Region has significant potential in the processing industry, transport and logistics, tourism, and agriculture. We are ready to implement mutually beneficial projects with the Republic of Moldova in these areas,” said Nurdaulet Kilybay.

Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mangystau-uiir/press/news/details/1063090?lang=kk