West Kazakhstan Region and the Czech Republic Expand Cooperation in Industry, Education, and Interregional Relations

Prague, August 25, 2025 – As part of an official visit to the Czech Republic, a delegation of the West Kazakhstan Region led by Akim Nariman Turegaliev held a series of meetings with the leadership of central and regional government bodies, leading industrial companies, and universities.

At a meeting with the leadership of the Ministry of Industry and Trade and the Chamber of Commerce of the Czech Republic, the parties discussed prospects for expanding economic ties, developing transit routes, attracting investment, and the participation of Czech companies in projects aimed at modernizing the infrastructure and industry of the West Kazakhstan Region.

During negotiations with leading Czech industrial and high-tech companies, opportunities for cooperation were considered with Sklostroj in the field of glass container production, as well as with Protis Ostrava Inženýring, which presented solutions in the areas of instrumentation and energy infrastructure. Discussions with Tatra Trucks focused on prospects for joint production of specialized vehicles in Kazakhstan. In addition, Ferrit presented modern transport systems for the mining industry, the application of which would enhance efficiency and safety in production. A meeting was also held with representatives of companies united in the Consortium of Czech Municipal and Energy Technologies, which presented opportunities in the fields of energy, river bridge construction, and municipal services.

Another important item on the program was a meeting with the leadership of the Czech holding Omnipol, during which the expansion of cooperation in the defense, aerospace, and food industries was discussed.

As part of the visit, the Akim of the West Kazakhstan Region also visited the Zlín Region, where he held talks with Governor Radim Holiš. The discussions focused on prospects for interregional cooperation, including the exchange of delegations, the implementation of joint cultural and educational initiatives, and the establishment of direct contacts between business communities. N. Turegaliev invited the governor and representatives of Czech businesses to visit the West Kazakhstan Region to familiarize themselves with the region’s investment potential.

In Prague, N. Turegaliev met with the leadership of the Czech Technical University. The talks addressed the prospects of expanding academic cooperation, including student exchanges, the implementation of joint research projects, and the possibility of opening branches of Czech universities in the West Kazakhstan Region. Particular attention was given to training specialists in nuclear engineering and strengthening the region’s scientific capacity.

A meeting also took place with the leadership of the Tomas Bata University in Zlín, where the parties discussed opportunities for academic exchange, joint research projects, and the potential opening of a branch of the Czech university in the West Kazakhstan Region.

N. Turegaliev attended the 56th annual folklore festival Liptálské slavnosti (“Liptál Festivities”), where the Atameken ethno-folklore ensemble of the West Kazakhstan Regional Philharmonic named after G. Kurmangaliyev performed.

In the Czech capital, the Kazakh delegation paid tribute and laid flowers at the grave of Hero of the Soviet Union, Staff Sergeant Mazhit Zhunusov, a native of the West Kazakhstan Region.

At the conclusion of the visit, the parties reaffirmed their commitment to developing joint projects aimed at industrial modernization, improving energy efficiency, introducing advanced technologies, expanding humanitarian exchanges, and opening branches of Czech universities in the West Kazakhstan Region.