Chamber of International Commerce of Kazakhstan participated in the Italy–Kazakhstan Supply Chain Forum

On May 28, 2025, the Italy–Kazakhstan Supply Chain Forum was held in Astana. The event was organized by the Ministry of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan in cooperation with the Kazakhstan–Italy Trade Association (ACIK) and the Embassy of the Italian Republic in Kazakhstan.

The event was opened by the Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Olzhas Bektenov. In his welcoming speech, he emphasized the important role of the business forum in strengthening trade and economic ties between Kazakhstan and Italy. The strategic partnership between the two countries continues to develop dynamically, driven by the efforts of the heads of both states. Successful cooperation has been established in the fields of energy, mechanical engineering, chemical industry, pharmaceuticals, agriculture, and more.

The volume of bilateral trade increased by 25% last year, reaching nearly $20 billion, with exports of domestic goods exceeding $18 billion. In the first quarter of this year, trade turnover amounted to $4.4 billion. Italy is also among the top five EU countries investing in Kazakhstan. Over the past 20 years, Italian investments in the Kazakh economy have totaled $7.6 billion, directed towards projects in the oil and gas sector, green energy, mechanical engineering, and agriculture.

From the Chamber of International Commerce of Kazakhstan, Board Member and Chief of Staff Assan Zhakishev, as well as Director of the Department of International Cooperation Diana Zhakutova, participated in the forum. As part of the event, a working meeting was held with Livio Mazzuoccolo, General Director of Confindustria Kazakhstan. The parties discussed prospects for further cooperation and agreed to begin joint efforts to organize B2B meetings, outlining the next steps for collaboration.

The forum served as a platform to discuss key issues of bilateral cooperation in trade and logistics, including the entire supply chain. The program included panel discussions, the exchange of successful business cases, presentations of investment opportunities, and B2B meetings.

The forum brought together representatives of government agencies, the business community, and expert circles from both countries. Special attention was given to optimizing logistics routes and strengthening trade and investment relations between Kazakhstan and Italy.