Pakistani Business Delegation Visits Astana and Holds Talks with the Chamber of International Commerce of Kazakhstan

On October 2, 2025, in Astana, the Chamber of International Commerce of Kazakhstan held a meeting with a business delegation from Gujranwala, Punjab Province, Islamic Republic of Pakistan.

The meeting opened with welcoming remarks from Diana Zhakutova, Director of the Department of International Cooperation of the Chamber of International Commerce of Kazakhstan, and Kanat Alin, Advisor to the Presidium Chairman of the National Chamber of Entrepreneurs “Atameken.”

In her speech, Diana Zhakutova presented the Chamber’s activities, emphasizing that the Chamber of International Commerce of Kazakhstan provides comprehensive support to exporters, investors, and entrepreneurs. She noted that the Chamber offers turnkey services — from finding reliable partners and project expertise to organizing business forums and supporting transactions.

“The Chamber provides special support to small and medium-sized businesses in matters related to non-fulfillment of contractual obligations. We offer consulting services and help companies minimize losses caused by force majeure circumstances. We also organize joint Business Forums and Business Councils, where B2B and B2G meetings are held, contributing to the development of cooperation between Kazakh and foreign businesses,” emphasized Diana Zhakutova.

The Pakistani delegation was led by Ahmad Ikram Lone, an entrepreneur engaged in IT, sporting goods, textiles, and education. In his remarks, he expressed gratitude for the warm welcome and voiced hope for strengthening cooperation between the entrepreneurs of the two countries.

The delegation also included: Umer Mehmood — producer of household appliances; Muhammad Waseem — textile manufacturer; Mohsin Ali — producer of stainless steel and melamine tableware; Salman Akram Sheikh — producer of packaging materials, textile accessories, storage and export solutions; and Muhammad Kashif — representative of Gujranwala’s largest digital news network.

During the meeting, the parties discussed prospects for bilateral cooperation and opportunities to establish partnerships between the business communities of Kazakhstan and Pakistan in priority sectors.