Akim of Almaty Yerbolat Dosayev met with US Deputy Secretary Uzra Zeya

The parties confirmed former agreements on advancing trade and economic connections.

Akim informed the US State Department on akimat’s work over Almaty economy restoration and shared plans on further socio-economic development of the city.

Today, the city's economy is gradually recovering. According to the results of the first three months, we noted an increase in investments into fixed assets (+19.8%), industry (+11.5%), construction (+38.6%). The number of small and medium-sized businesses operating in Almaty increased by 8.5% and amounted to more than 213 thousand.

The parties also note the positive dynamics in cooperation on both sides. By the end of 2021, the trade turnover between Almaty and the United States amounted to 662.1 million US dollars. There are 128 joint ventures and 399 (out of 695 in Kazakhstan in general) American companies registered in the city.

Also they discussed issues of further cooperation with government and civil society, non-governmental organizations implementation of ESG principles and inclusive development of the city.

American party also confirmed their intentions to build a new building for the US Consulate General in Almaty.