Kazakhstan and Sudbury: New Horizons of Cooperation

Sudbury, February 13-14, 2025 – The Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to Canada, Dauletbek Kussainov, paid a working visit to Sudbury, the key and largest city in Northern Ontario.

On February 13, the Kazakh diplomat met with Mayor Paul Lefebvre to discuss prospects for cooperation in the fields of mining, urban planning, and high-tech development.

At the Office of Economic Development, the Ambassador introduced participants to Kazakhstan's ongoing economic reforms and investment opportunities, highlighting the most important and attractive sectors for Canadian investors.

During a meeting with the leadership of higher educational institutions, discussions focused on the potential development of joint educational programs, training and retraining of specialists for the mining and metallurgical complex (MMC), and promising areas of mutually beneficial cooperation in the field of education.

The Ambassador’s working visit to Sudbury was an important step in strengthening bilateral relations and expanding economic ties between the two countries.