The governor of Almaty held a meeting with the Ambassador of India to the Republic of Kazakhstan

The governor of the city noted that Kazakhstan became one of the largest trade and investment partners of India among Central Asian countries. Indeed, India is one of the largest exporters in the IT service, and Almaty intends to learn and practice the experience of Indian innovation hub development.

In turn, the Ambassador of India noted the great potential for strengthening cooperation in the fields of tourism, education and culture.

"Almaty is a regional magnet, where regular activities are taking place with the participation of Indian businessmen and cultural figures. The city is only 3.5 hours away from Delhi, so I'm sure Almaty will become a popular tourist destination for our citizens. We hold various festivals, concerts, exhibitions, cultural exchanges, and the Yoga International Day. 600 students from India study in the megapolis, and I am sure that the range of bilateral education programs will increase," said Prabhat Kumar.

During the meeting, the Indian delegation presented the potential of SEZ, Industrial Zone and SEZ "ITP", which serves investors on "one window" principle.

Today in the city 152 enterprises with Indian capital trade, medicine, construction, finance and others work. Trade turnover between Almaty and India to reach $ 186.6 million in 2017 US dollars.