Akim of WKO met with the Ambassador of the Czech Republic to the Republic of Kazakhstan

A delegation Of the Embassy of the Czech Republic headed by Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Rudolf Gickl arrived in the region on a working trip. Today, the delegation was received by the Governor of the region Gali Iskaliev in the regional akimat.
The meeting was also attended by the leadership of the regional Department of entrepreneurship and industrial and innovative development, JSC "SEC "Aqjaiyq", as well as the regional representative office of JSC " NC "Kazakh invest".
In his welcoming speech, the Governor of the region noted that Mr. Gikl is the first who decided to go to the regions after the peak of the pandemic.
– We had big plans to hold a week of different countries in our region this summer, including the week of the Czech Republic. The idea was to create additional opportunities for bringing our countries closer together, establishing business contacts, and holding economic and cultural exhibitions. Unfortunately, due to the pandemic, the organization was postponed to the next year, - said the head of the region.
The Governor of the region stressed that the region is called the European region in Kazakhstan.
- WKO is the closest region to Europe. In addition, major cities of the Russian Federation are located nearby. There are opportunities for access to the middle East via the Caspian sea. Thus, our region has advantages in terms of logistics – - the Governor of the region said.
In Uralsk, the airport is being reconstructed in order to increase its capacity. In order to become a regional hub for working with Kazakhstan, it is planned to attract passenger and cargo international flights.
The Governor of the West Kazakhstan region emphasized that today there are only 6 companies with Czech capital in the region. The planned project of the Czech company worth 22 million euros for processing milk, sheep wool and leather is promising.
Ambassador extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Czech Republic to Kazakhstan Mr. R. Gikl thanked the Governor of the region for the meeting and noted that the Czech Republic and Kazakhstan have good relations in all areas.
– Before visiting the region, I try to learn more about the presence of Czech business in it, about the interest of Czech companies and local authorities in developing relations. Our companies have been working in the West Kazakhstan region for many years. The "Czech town" in Aksai has a long history. Deliveries of modern equipment in the energy sector are underway – " said Mr. R. Gikl.
The interest of Czech companies in working together in the field of agriculture was also noted.
– This sphere can develop up to the supply of technologies, agrochemical products, fertilizers. In West Kazakhstan region, there are plans for the development of the agricultural greenhouses. We can also offer cooperation in the field of irrigated agriculture, supply of tillage equipment.
We annually organize business missions of entrepreneurs from Kazakhstan. Last year, the mission was dedicated to the field of agriculture and food. We invite your entrepreneurs to join us. In the framework of the mission carried out visits to companies and trade fairs. It is also planned the organization of the mission technology providers for the equipment of airports, said Mr. R. Gil.
We have also made progress in the development of regional air transport.
Mr. Gikl said that he had already visited the West Kazakhstan University named After M. Utemisov and noted the possibility of exchanging teachers in the framework of the development of inclusive education.
During the meeting, the delegations showed a presentation of the investment potential of the West Kazakhstan region.
At the end of the meeting, the Governor of the region thanked Mr. Gikla and assured him of the participation of the region's entrepreneurs in the next business mission.
– We are open to new projects and investments. Where there are business interests between the two countries, will also find its development and cultural and educational ties. The most important thing is to make it pleasant and profitable for people to cooperate, - said the Governor of the region.
It should be noted that the delegation Of the Embassy of the Czech Republic will visit KPO B. V., the company "Czech Camp" in Aksay, as well as the regional Museum of local history.