The visit to the People's Republic of China continued in Urumqi, Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region

As part of the program, an official meeting was held with the leadership of the People's Government of the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region. The talks confirmed the high potential for cooperation between our regions. Agreements were reached on signing a sister city agreement between our regions. Future plans include the consistent strengthening of cultural, humanitarian, and economic ties.

A business roundtable discussion on "Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region - North Kazakhstan" and B2B meetings were held in Urumqi, attended by over 50 entrepreneurs from both regions.

During the events, promising areas of cooperation were discussed in detail, experiences were exchanged, and specific steps for further development were identified.

Dairy farming is currently rapidly developing in our region. We are building modern mega-farms and actively implementing innovative technologies. To further strengthen cooperation in agriculture and potentially localize production in our region, a delegation from North Kazakhstan Region visited a milk processing plant owned by China Mengniu Dairy Group, one of China's largest dairy holding companies.

Trade turnover between China and the North Kazakhstan Region increased 2.2-fold.

The People's Republic of China is a key strategic partner for the region. In the first nine months of 2025, trade turnover between the North Kazakhstan Region and China amounted to $129 million, 2.2 times higher than the same period in 2024. The region intends to continue to consistently strengthen bilateral ties, expand partnerships, and create favorable conditions for the sustainable and mutually beneficial development of cooperation between our countries.