Kazakhstan and India Strengthen Interregional Cooperation

Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to India, Azamat Yeskarayev, paid a working visit to the State of Gujarat, where he held meetings with the state leadership and representatives of leading Indian companies.

During the talks with the Chief Minister of Gujarat, Bhupendrabhai Patel, agreements were reached on expanding trade, economic and investment cooperation, launching direct flights on the Almaty-Ahmedabad-Almaty route, implementing joint pharmaceutical projects in Kazakhstan, as well as establishing sister-city relations between Astana and Gandhinagar.

At the meeting with the Governor of Gujarat, Acharya Devvrat, the parties discussed prospects for cooperation in the agricultural sector, including increasing exports of Kazakh agricultural products and implementing joint investment projects. The Kazakh side also received an invitation to participate in the “Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2027”, to be held in January 2027.

During the discussions management of the diversified conglomerate “Adani Group” representatives of the Indian business community expressed strong interest in entering the Kazakh market and noted that the company's total potential investment in Kazakhstan could amount to approximately 5 billion USD. The projects under consideration include the implementation of large-scale infrastructure initiatives, the construction of a coal-fired power plant, and the establishment of a modern data center in the city of Ekibastuz.

In addition, the Ambassador held meetings with representatives of the state's leading business associations and chambers of commerce (ICC, FICCI and GCCI), presenting Kazakhstan's investment potential.

The cultural program of the visit was complemented by the screening of a thematic video dedicated to the National Dombra Day. The international audience was introduced to a part of the rich historical and cultural heritage of the Great Steppe and the Golden Horde, while also gaining insight into the sacred significance of this ancient musical instrument for the Kazakh people.

Gujarat is one of India's main economic engines, located in the western part of the country. With a population of around 74.3 million people, the state generates a powerful Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP), which is projected to reach 350 billion USD by the 2026-2027 financial year, maintaining an annual growth rate of over 10%.

A distinctive feature of the region's economy is its strong industrial base, with industry accounting for approximately 44% of its Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP). The industrial sector is driven by petrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, and textiles, while the city of Surat holds a leading position in the global diamond processing industry, where up to 90% of the world's diamonds are cut and polished.