Kazakh – Thai investment dialogue

On October 12, Ambassador R.Yesbulatova held a business group meeting with the Kaz-Thai Corp. association to discuss the investment direction between Kazakhstan and Thailand.

During conversation with representatives of the "business team" of the alliance – P.Pipawakorn, A.Bekbaeva, S.Janesiripanich, S.Pichaibunditkul, R.Yesbulatova pointed out a number of initiatives to further trade development between the two states, as well as stimulating the investment track.

The Ambassador emphasized that the effectiveness of the Thai Government's measures to keep the epidemiological situation with COVID-19 under control in the country and despite the current state of emergency, makes it possible to intensify contacts with Thai business circles in the post-quarantine period. In this, she noted out necessity to use business platforms of Thailand which are renewing their work, and as of with Kazakh partners in remote format. The Embassy again emphasized its role as a guide for Thai businessmen, and ready to provide full assistance in organizing video conferencing or participating in webinars.

Thai businessmen were invited to be more actively involved in investment projects in the regions of Kazakhstan. Thus, the Embassy handed over information bulletins and teasers about projects in the field of agriculture, food and light industry, development of resort areas, services, production of light and heavy metal products, textiles, etc. Also were discussed the possibilities of opening small production facilities in Kazakhstan like essentials, household utensils, paints and varnishes, plumbing, sewing textiles and sewing children's clothing.

By the end of the meeting it was again noted that Kazakhstan is a state with a mass of business opportunities with existing unique conditions, created for foreign investors with a readiness to assist in organizing meetings with the relevant Kazakh state bodies to promote possible projects.