As part of an official visit to China, Kazakh Minister of Trade and Integration Arman Shakkaliyev participated in the “Export to China – SCO Selection” forum, which became one of the key platforms for promoting Kazakh exports to the Chinese market.
Opening the forum, the Minister emphasized that Kazakhstan views China as a strategic partner and consistently develops cooperation in trade, investment, and industrial cooperation.
“Today, China is Kazakhstan’s largest trading partner, and Kazakhstan remains a reliable supplier of energy resources, agricultural products, and raw materials for the Chinese economy. Over the past three years, bilateral trade turnover has shown steady and dynamic growth—from $41 billion in 2023 to $48.7 billion in 2025. Behind these impressive figures lies the high complementarity of the two countries’ economies, the pragmatic work of enterprises, as well as significant support from such developed regions of China as Shandong Province,” noted Minister Shakkaliyev.
“The ‘Export to China’ platform creates effective conditions for direct business interaction and access to the market of Shandong Province and China as a whole,” he added.
The Minister held meetings with the leadership of Shandong Province, Deputy Governor Wen Nuan and Mayor of Qingdao City Ren Gang.
The parties discussed key areas for the development of trade, economic, and investment cooperation, including industrial cooperation, logistics, and the introduction of modern technologies.
The parties also noted the importance of interregional cooperation. Shandong Province is one of China’s leading industrial and trade centers and an important partner of Kazakhstan.
By the end of 2025, trade turnover between Kazakhstan and Shandong Province reached $2.2 billion, demonstrating high growth. The Minister expressed confidence that “the intensification of interregional interaction will give additional impetus to the development of the entire complex of Kazakh-Chinese partnership.”
On the first day of the forum, Kazakh companies achieved practical results: agreements were signed with Chinese partners for the supply of agricultural products worth about $125 million.
