Minister of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan Arman Abayevich Shakkaliyev held a meeting with the Minister of Foreign Trade of the United Arab Emirates, Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, who arrived at the head of an official UAE delegation to participate in the meeting of the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council and the Eurasian Economic Forum.

During the negotiations, the parties discussed prospects for the further development of trade, economic, and investment cooperation, as well as the implementation of bilateral agreements and joint initiatives aimed at expanding business ties between Kazakhstan and the UAE.

It was noted that the partnership between the two countries demonstrates stable positive dynamics. Mutual trade indicators are consistently growing, investment interaction is expanding, and the number of joint projects in strategically important sectors of the economy is increasing.

Special attention was paid to the implementation of investment projects in the fields of logistics, trade, agro-industrial complex, financial infrastructure, and modern technologies. It was emphasized that the United Arab Emirates is one of Kazakhstan's key economic partners in the Middle East.

The parties separately noted that by the end of 2025, the UAE entered the top 4 largest international investors in Kazakhstan, with FDI volume amounting to $1.6 billion. A significant portion of Emirati investments is directed towards projects related to the development of transport and logistics infrastructure, trade, urban environment, etc. Meanwhile, trade turnover between the countries showed a year-on-year growth of 5%.

According to the results of January-March 2026, trade turnover between Kazakhstan and the UAE amounted to $45.8 million. At the same time, Kazakhstan's exports to the UAE increased by 42.1%.

The Kazakh side presented the investment potential of the Alatau City project, emphasizing its role as one of the promising international centers for economic growth, innovation, and attraction of global business to the region.

Prospects for cooperation in the agro-industrial sector were also considered, including the development of food infrastructure, processing of agricultural products, and the introduction of modern technologies in the field of food security.

The parties paid separate attention to the interaction between JSC "Export Credit Insurance Corporation of Kazakhstan" and UAE financial institutions, including issues of Islamic financing, support for investment projects, and exchange of experience in export, financial, and trade regulation.

The Emirati side, in turn, expressed interest in developing joint initiatives in the fields of microfinance, insurance, and forming investment portfolios. Readiness was noted to expand investment presence in Kazakhstan, including through mechanisms to support small and medium-sized businesses, as well as the introduction of modern financial instruments.

Following the meeting, the parties confirmed their mutual interest in further deepening the strategic partnership, expanding trade and economic ties, and implementing new joint investment projects between Kazakhstan and the United Arab Emirates.

Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/1229557?lang=ru