Opening of Kazakhstan's Trade Pavilion: New Horizons at the Border with Afghanistan

March 14, - Kazakhstan officially inaugurated its trade pavilion in the «Ayritom Free Economic Zone, located in the city of Termez, Surkhandarya Region, Republic of Uzbekistan.  

The event was attended by prominent officials, including Arman Shakkaliev, Minister of Trade and Integration of Kazakhstan, Beibut Atamkulov, Kazakhstan’s Ambassador to Uzbekistan, Gaziz Akbassov, Head of Kazakhstan’s Embassy in Afghanistan and Khurram Teshabayev, Deputy Minister of Investments, Industry, and Trade of Uzbekistan. Representatives from Afghanistan’s Ministry of Trade and Industry, along with business leaders from all three countries, also participated.  

The pavilion's opening represents a significant milestone in fostering trade and economic cooperation among Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Afghanistan. It creates new opportunities for Kazakhstani producers to access the markets of Uzbekistan and Afghanistan, expand exports, and strengthen their presence in the region.  

Equipped with modern infrastructure, the pavilion is designed to streamline the supply of goods, facilitate the promotion of Kazakhstani products, and provide a venue for business meetings and contract signings.  

About the «Ayritom» Free Economic Zone:

The «Ayritom» Free Economic Zone serves as a vital trade and logistics hub at the Afghanistan border. It houses 1,800 trade outlets, a logistics center with a 50,000-ton capacity, a medical center, hotels, and financial and technical services. Afghan citizens benefit from visa-free entry for up to 15 days, fostering cross-border trade. In 2025, the zone is projected to attract 1.5 million visitors and facilitate goods exports valued at $1.2 billion USD.