Special Session on Theme “India and Kazakhstan Emerging ties: Focus on West Bengal” was Held in Kolkata

Kolkata, July 20, 2023 – Ambassador of Kazakhstan to India Nurlan Zhalgasbayev took part in a Special session “India and Kazakhstan Emerging ties: Focus on West Bengal”.

The event, organized by the Merchant Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI) of West Bengal, was attended by more than 100 representatives of local large, small and medium-sized businesses, members of the business community, public figures and media representatives.

During the speech, Ambassador informed about the political and economic reforms in the country, familiarized the participants with new business opportunities and prospects of investing in the economy of Kazakhstan. Following the session, it was agreed to form a business delegation to visit Kazakhstan.

During the visit, Zhalgasbayev held a meeting with Vandana Yadav, Principal Secretary, Department of Industry, Commerce and Enterprises, Government of West Bengal, during which the interlocutors exchanged views on the current state and prospects of trade and economic, investment cooperation, also discussed possible ways of its further development.

For reference: West Bengal, a state in eastern India, is the third largest economy in the country with a GDP of 21.5 billion US dollars. Since September 21, 2018, the office of the Honorary Consul of Kazakhstan has been functioning in the state.