Consul General Invited French Regions to More Actively Engage in Investment Projects in Kazakhstan
Châlons-en-Champagne, July 1, 2024 – The Consul General of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Strasbourg, Anel Bakytbekkyzy, held a meeting with the President of the Marne Departmental Council, Jean-Marc Roze, during which she expressed interest in developing cooperation in various fields.
The Head of the French region, which economy is based on agriculture, land development, and industry, was informed about the transformations and reforms being implemented in our country in the investment and economic sectors. Focusing on the indicators of the national economy, the Consul General emphasized that Kazakhstan is interested in partners from the Grand Est who are ready to trade and participate in competitive projects. In this context, a proposal was made to organize a joint business seminar with the participation of local business circles, which would allow for a more detailed acquaintance with Kazakhstan's investment opportunities.
In the field of cultural and humanitarian development, Jean-Marc Roze was requested to consider the possibility of holding joint concerts, tours, exhibitions, film screenings, and the establishment of twin cities, which would promote relations between the regions of Kazakhstan and France.
Given the presence of branches of prestigious French universities in the Marne department, the Consul General of Kazakhstan proposed the initiative to organize possible internships for Kazakhstani teachers and students.
In his turn, Jean-Marc Roze thanked for the visit to the region and expressed his commitment to developing mutually beneficial cooperation with Kazakhstan, declaring his readiness to provide all possible assistance.
At the end of the discussion, the Kazakh diplomat informed her interlocutor about important events in Kazakhstan this year, including Kazakhstan's chairmanship in prestigious international organizations, Anniversaries of prominent persons, the holding of the V World Nomad Games in Astana, and expressed her readiness to give a lecture for students of local universities.
The economy of the Marne department is based on the cultivation of grapes, cereals, and grain crops, mechanical engineering, and the production of textile and glass products. The region is home to branches of renowned French educational institutions, as well as innovative platforms in the field of development and improvement of biorefining products and processes.
Many historical sites and monuments in the Marne department are UNESCO World Heritage sites.
The administrative center of the department, located in the Grand Est of France, is the city of Châlons-en-Champagne, which is famous for one of the most recognizable brands in the world – champagne.