As part of strengthening the multifaceted partnership between Kazakhstan and the United States, Minister of Industry and Infrastructure Development of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kanat Shralapayev participated in a roundtable with members of the Kazakhstan-American Business Council (USKZBC) and representatives of American companies. The event took place at the US Chamber of Commerce, where key representatives of the business community gathered, such as Bechtel, BHP, Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, Chevron, Morgan Stanley, Turkish Airlines, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, as well as USKZBC.
The US Chamber of Commerce, the leading business association in the country, represents the interests of over 3 million companies, advocating for the American business community at national and international levels. Acting within the framework of the Chamber of Commerce, USKZBC promotes the development of trade and investment relations between Kazakhstan and the United States, opening up new opportunities for both countries.
During the roundtable, Kanat Shralapayev emphasized the importance of the longstanding and successful partnership between Kazakhstan and the United States, focusing on the strategic potential of cooperation in the field of rare earth metals extraction, as well as industrial cooperation development. The Minister highlighted key areas for investment and technological cooperation, emphasizing the significance of creating a cluster in Kazakhstan for battery raw materials production, including nickel, cobalt, manganese, and lithium. Particularly noting the key reforms in the field of subsoil use aimed at attracting investments, the Minister invited US mining companies to participate in upcoming auctions for subsoil use and emphasized the key role of the Investment Council under the chairmanship of the First Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan as a guarantee for project support.
This event opened a new chapter in the history of bilateral relations, confirming both sides’ readiness for deep and fruitful cooperation. The roundtable served as a vivid testimony to mutual interest in further expanding industrial and trade ties, contributing to the strengthening of economic partnership between Kazakhstan and the United States.
