Zambia Seeks to Expand Cooperation with Kazakhstan

Astana, 17-21 February, 2025 — The Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the Republic of South Africa supported a Zambian trade mission to Kazakhstan. It was led by Asif Patel, Honorary Consul of Kazakhstan in Zambia and representative of Burkhan World Investments, an investment fund headquartered in the United States and the United Arab Emirates.

During his visit, A.Patel held meetings with the leadership of  NC “KazMunaiGas” JSC, JSC “Samruk-Kazyna”, NGK “Tau-Ken Samruk” JSC, as well as representatives of Kazakhstan’s business community.

Discussions focused on opportunities for collaboration, with the Zambian side expressing strong interest in developing partnerships in the oil and gas sector, as well as the mining industry.

This visit was not the first for representatives of Southern African nations to Kazakhstan. Previously, delegations from Tanzania, Mozambique, and Zimbabwe have also visited the country, with further visits from other African nations anticipated in the future.