During the first quarter of 2026, East Kazakhstan Region welcomed representatives of 16 foreign companies and delegations, including Hankitek LLP (Finland), Zhongan International LLP (People's Republic of China), Qingdao Tianxiang Foods Group (People's Republic of China), JelSu Energy LLP (Republic of Kazakhstan), Eco Meat Vostok LLP (Republic of Kazakhstan), OPEN (Russian Federation), Giant Intelligent Elevator Ltd. (People's Republic of China), UNIROC (People's Republic of China), Google for Education for the Europe and Central Asia Region (United Kingdom), the international investment company "Third Bureau of the Securities and Exchange Commission" (People's Republic of China), Huaxiajianlong Ltd. (People's Republic of China), Xinjiang Jiahefeng Agricultural Supplies Co., Ltd. (People's Republic of China), as well as the Ambassadors Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Austria, Kyrgyzstan, and France.
An individual program was prepared and carefully tailored in advance for each delegation, taking into account the purpose of the visit, the delegation's interests, and its specific requirements.
As part of the visits, meetings were organized with the Akim of East Kazakhstan Region or the supervising Deputy Akim of the Region. During these meetings, the parties discussed prospects for bilateral cooperation and the implementation of joint projects in the fields of economy, education, culture, tourism, and investment.
The guests were also introduced to the Region's economic and industrial potential, social infrastructure facilities, as well as its historical and cultural attractions. Particular attention was paid to strengthening interregional and international cooperation, as well as expanding cultural and humanitarian ties.
In addition, official visits of the East Kazakhstan Region delegation were organized to the People's Republic of China (Altay and Urumqi), the Altai Republic of the Russian Federation (Gorno-Altaysk), Altai Krai of the Russian Federation (Barnaul), and the Federal Republic of Germany (Berlin).
As part of the official visit to Altai Krai, headed by the Akim of East Kazakhstan Region, Nurzhan Saktaganov, the regional delegation visited industrial enterprises, a greenhouse complex, educational institutions, and tourism facilities in the city of Barnaul.
Negotiations were held with the leadership of Altai Krai, during which the parties discussed the expansion of trade, economic, and investment cooperation, as well as the development of partnerships across various sectors.
Following the meeting, a Protocol of Agreements was signed between East Kazakhstan Region and Altai Krai. The document provides for the expansion of trade, economic, and investment cooperation, as well as the development of partnerships in agriculture, tourism, culture, sports, and education.
The delegation of East Kazakhstan Region also participated in ITB Berlin 2026, the world's largest international tourism trade fair, held in early March 2026.
Within the framework of the exhibition, B2B meetings were conducted with German tour operators, while the Region's unique natural landscapes, ecotourism opportunities, and locally produced goods were presented.
During the negotiations, the delegation of East Kazakhstan Region discussed with international partners specific proposals aimed at increasing the number of foreign visitors, promoting the Region's natural and cultural potential in international markets, and exploring opportunities for future investment cooperation.
From 1 to 3 April 2026, an official delegation of East Kazakhstan Region, headed by the Deputy Akim of the Region, B.K. Baiakhmetov, paid a working visit to Urumqi, Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region of the People's Republic of China.
During the visit, a meeting was held with Mr. Zhu Lifang, Deputy Governor of the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region. The parties focused on the development of cross-border tourism, including the expansion of direct air connectivity between Urumqi and East Kazakhstan, as well as issues related to trade development and the operation of border crossing points.
As part of the visit, the delegation of East Kazakhstan Region delivered a presentation on the Region's investment potential, held a roundtable discussion with tourism companies from the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, conducted a series of B2B meetings, visited production facilities, and participated in sector-specific discussions.
On 2 April 2026, following the presentation of the Region's tourism potential to representatives of the tourism industry of the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, four Memorandums of Cooperation were signed:
The meetings held and official visits conducted during the reporting period became an important step towards strengthening the international relations of East Kazakhstan Region and expanding its foreign economic and humanitarian cooperation.
These activities contributed to enhancing partnerships with foreign counterparts, attracting investment, promoting the Region's tourism and economic potential at the international level, as well as further developing trade, economic, cultural, educational, and interregional cooperation.