Trade and Economic Cooperation:

Since September 2020, the activities of the Consulate General have been focused on strengthening trade and economic cooperation with the Grand Est region. Although the Grand Est region was officially established on January 1, 2016, its constituent territories (Alsace, Lorraine, and Champagne-Ardenne) have been visited multiple times by Kazakh delegations. In turn, representatives of the region have also made working visits to Kazakhstan, fostering the development of bilateral cooperation.

Key Events and Visits:

2006 – The Mayor of Astana, Mr. U. Shukeyev, visited Strasbourg to hold negotiations with the leadership of “Lohr Industrie.”
2007 – Kazakhstan’s investment opportunities presented in Strasbourg in collaboration with the Alsace Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
2009 – A delegation of the Kazakh-French Intergovernmental Commission, led by the Minister of Economy and Budget Planning of Kazkahstan Mr. B. Sultanov, visited Reims.
2009 – The President of the Alsace Regional Council, Mr. A.Reichardt, along with a delegation of 12 SME from the Grand Est region, held meetings with Kazakh companies in Astana and Almaty.
2011 – A delegation of the Astana Administration and “Kazakhstan Temir Zholy” (KTZ) visited Reims to discuss with “Alstom” the possibilities of creating a light rail tram system in the capital of Kazakhstan.
2021 – A delegation of farmers from the Turkestan region participated in the international livestock exhibition “Agrimax-2021” in Metz.
2022 – The Consul General met with Mr. N.Matt, Vice-President of the European Community of Alsace.
2024 – The Consul General met with Mr. J.Heimburger, President of the Alsace Chamber of Commerce and Industry “Alsace Eurometropole”.
2024 – An online seminar was held at the International School of Management in Strasbourg to promote the export potential of Kazakh “Arba Wine” wine brand to France and Europe.