ASTANA, Kazakhstan, September 11. Today, about 60 enterprises with French capital are operating in Kazakhstan’s Almaty, said Almaty Akim (Mayor) Darkhan Satybaldy during a meeting with the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the French Republic to Kazakhstan, Sylvain Guiaugue, Trend reports via the press service of the Almaty Akimat (city administration).
In the course of the meeting, the parties also discussed prospects for cooperation in the economic sphere, entrepreneurship development, and cultural and humanitarian relations, as well as issues related to transportation infrastructure, urban modernization, and the implementation of modern solutions for comfortable living in the metropolis.
Moreover, Satybaldy underscored that Almaty, as the country’s largest metropolis, is open to partnerships with French businesses in various sectors, including tourism, the hospitality industry, and small and medium-sized enterprises.
“We are establishing a comprehensive framework for stakeholders:
the municipality has designated free economic and industrial
zones.” Simultaneously, there is a dynamic evolution of cultural
and humanitarian linkages. The Francophone linguistic framework and
cultural paradigms are significantly esteemed within the
socio-cultural landscape of Almaty. Our municipality is
distinguished by a dynamic commercial ecosystem, receptiveness to
disruptive innovation, and an aspiration for robust alliances,”
articulated Satybaldy.
Consequently, Guiaugue articulated France's strategic intent to
amplify collaborative synergies and operationalize joint
initiatives across the domains of education, cultural exchange, and
economic development.
At the conclusion of the convening, both stakeholders reaffirmed
their commitment to enhancing bilateral synergies and formulating
innovative strategies designed to foster closer integration between
Kazakhstan and France.
Since 2005, the aggregate quantum of French capital infusion into
Kazakhstan’s economic landscape has surpassed the $20 billion
threshold.
