The Chamber of International Commerce of Kazakhstan Participated in the Meeting of the Kazakhstan–Serbia Intergovernmental Commission

On August 8, 2025, the 4th meeting of the Kazakhstan–Serbia Intergovernmental Commission (IGC) on Trade and Economic Cooperation was held in Almaty.

The meeting was attended by Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of National Economy of the Republic of Kazakhstan Serik Zhumangarin, Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Serbia Ivica Dačić, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Serbia to Kazakhstan Vladimir Jović, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Kazakhstan to Serbia Madi Atamkulov, as well as representatives of government agencies and business communities from both countries.

Chairman of the Board of the Chamber of International Commerce of Kazakhstan, Murat Karimsakov, stated: "We are witnessing steady growth in trade turnover, export-import operations, and the number of joint ventures and companies successfully operating in key sectors of our countries’ economies. In 2024, we held the first Kazakhstan–Serbia Business Forum, and we have already agreed that the next Business Forum and Business Council meeting will take place in Q4 of 2025 — ahead of the President of Serbia's visit to Kazakhstan. These steps will strengthen business ties and give new momentum to our cooperation.”

During the meeting, the parties discussed the expansion of trade and economic relations, investment attraction, development of partnerships in agriculture, science and technology, as well as the establishment of a sustainable institutional platform for business interaction between the two countries.

Special attention was given to the decision to hold the first meeting of the Kazakhstan–Serbia Business Council between the Foreign Trade Chamber of Kazakhstan and the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Serbia in the fourth quarter of this year. This format will allow entrepreneurs to directly exchange proposals, develop joint initiatives, and move toward their practical implementation. Promising areas of cooperation include the agro-industrial complex, construction, mechanical engineering, logistics, pharmaceuticals, and the exchange of scientific developments.

At the conclusion of the meeting, the parties expressed their readiness to continue a constructive dialogue, strengthen trade and investment ties, and support the implementation of joint projects aimed at economic growth and mutual prosperity of Kazakhstan and Serbia.