Working visit to Druskininkai

Druskininkai, May 9, 2023 - Ambassador Timur Urazaev and Vice Mayor of Druskininkai Linas Urmanavichus discussed the prospects for cooperation and expansion of trade and economic ties between the resort capital of Lithuania and the regions of Kazakhstan.

The Ambassador spoke about the development of the tourism and resort cluster in Kazakhstan, proposed to consider forms of cooperation with the resort town of Burabay in the field of tourism, spoke in favor of organizing mutual visits of delegations as part of the city administration and businessmen to exchange experience with Kazakhstani resort towns.

L.Urmanavichus spoke about the history of the development of the city, which with a population of 14 thousand people annually receives about 400 thousand guests from all over the world. Druskininkai is a leader in attracting domestic investment and is one of the best resorts in Europe.

T.Urazaev also held a meeting with the business community of the city, during which he presented the investment potential of Kazakhstan, and spoke about the benefits of doing business in our country, including in the territory of special economic and industrial zones. He invited to take part in upcoming business missions to Kazakhstan.

Lithuanian entrepreneurs expressed their interest in developing cooperation in the field of medical tourism, spa tourism, spa treatment, and post-COVID rehabilitation.

Druskininkai is a resort city in the south of Lithuania, for 225 years it has been known for its mineral waters, therapeutic mud, and medical procedures. The city has the largest water park in Lithuania, and the only ski park in the Baltic States.