Kazakhstan – Bulgaria Business Council established

Sofia, 20 October 2026 – Building on the agreements reached by the heads of state of Kazakhstan and Bulgaria, an Agreement on the Establishment of a Joint Business Council was signed in Sofia, and its first meeting was held. The event brought together more than 50 representatives of leading companies from the two countries.

It was organised by the Chamber of International Commerce of Kazakhstan (KazCIC) and the Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI), with the support of the Embassy of Kazakhstan in Bulgaria and the Kazakhstan-Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, which brings together around 40 business representatives from both countries.

Kazakhstan’s Ambassador to Bulgaria Viktor Temirbayev emphasised that the Business Council, established at the initiative of the leaders of the two countries, would become a practical instrument for developing bilateral trade, attracting investment and promoting joint projects.

Deputy Chairman of the Board of the National Chamber of Entrepreneurs Atameken, Chairman of the Board of KazCIC and Chairman of the Kazakhstani section of the Business Council Murat Karimsakov briefed participants on the current state and prospects of bilateral trade and economic cooperation, focusing on agriculture, IT, transport, logistics and other sectors.

For his part, BCCI Chairman Tsvetan Simeonov emphasised Kazakhstan’s strategic role in Central Asia and noted the importance of the country’s effective foreign economic policy, which contributes to the successful operation of foreign companies in the country. During the B2B meetings, representatives of the business communities discussed promising joint projects in agro-industry, industry, construction, transport, logistics, IT and other sectors.

Following the event, the parties agreed to strengthen direct commercial ties and expand the portfolio of joint investment projects.