Karaganda, 27 april – A Georgian delegation led by Mr. Simon Guledani, State Representative (Governor) to the municipalities of Gori, Kaspi, Kareli, and Khashuri, paid a working visit to the Karaganda Region of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

During the visit, a meeting was held with the Akim of the Karaganda Region, Mr. Yermaganbet Bulekpayev, during which the parties discussed prospects for expanding cooperation in trade, economic, and investment spheres. Following the talks, a Memorandum on establishing sister city relations between Karaganda and Gori was signed, marking an important step in strengthening interregional cooperation between Kazakhstan and Georgia.

The Akim noted that the region remains open to mutually beneficial partnership, emphasizing its strong export potential, with products supplied to more than 50 countries worldwide, including Georgia. At the same time, the need to increase trade turnover and intensify business contacts was highlighted. Particular attention was given to developing cooperation in tourism and creating favorable conditions for attracting investment.

The Georgian side expressed interest in further deepening cooperation. According to Mr. Guledani, in addition to tourism, significant potential exists in agriculture, food industry, and construction materials production.

The Mayor of Gori, Mr. Konstantine Buzaladze, underlined that Karaganda will become Gori’s first sister city in Kazakhstan, expressing gratitude for the warm reception and reaffirming readiness to develop cooperation in economic, tourism, and other areas.

The signing of the Memorandum opens new opportunities for expanding interregional ties, strengthening economic cooperation, and enhancing humanitarian exchanges between Kazakhstan and Georgia.

Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-tbilisi/press/news/details/1209955?lang=kk