Development of Economic Relations between Kazakhstan and Belgium following Talks at the UN General Assembly

September 24, 2025, Brussels – To build on the agreements reached in New York during the meeting between the President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and the Prime Minister of Belgium Bart De Wever on the margins of the UN General Assembly, Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Belgium Roman Vassilenko held talks with Mathias Haerynck, Director of the Department for Economic Cooperation of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Trade and Development of Belgium.

At the meeting in New York, the prospects for cooperation in such key sectors as critical minerals, petrochemicals, agriculture, logistics, artificial intelligence, finance, tourism and education were discussed.

In Brussels, the parties noted the significant potential for expanding trade and economic relations and developing joint innovative projects. Opportunities for diversifying cooperation and actively involving the business communities of both countries were also discussed.

Roman Vassilenko informed his Belgian colleagues about the priorities of Kazakhstan’s economic policy, including digital transformation, development of industrial cooperation, and attraction of foreign investment. Particular attention was paid to the development of renewable energy, rare earth and critical materials, as well as transport and logistics infrastructure, including the potential of the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route.

The Belgian side expressed interest in strengthening partnerships in the fields of sustainable development, innovation, digitalization, and space technologies, as well as cooperation in science and education.

The interlocutors also discussed the organizational aspects of upcoming high-level visits, underlining their importance for the further development of political dialogue and practical cooperation.

At the meeting’s conclusion, the parties reaffirmed the need for regular dialogue at all levels, which will make it possible to further expand Kazakhstan–Belgium economic partnership and open new opportunities for the business and state institutions of both countries.

Note: trade turnover between Kazakhstan and Belgium for January-July 2025 amounted to $299.2 million. In 2024, trade turnover reached $456 million (export - $210 million, import - $246 million). The FDI gross inflow from Belgium to Kazakhstan for 2024 amounted to $1.206 billion. For the period from 2005 to 2024, the volume of investments reached $13.95 billion. 76 enterprises with the participation of Belgian capital are operating in Kazakhstan.