Working Visit of Luxembourg Chamber International Affairs Adviser Regina Khvastunova

Between 27 February and 1 March this year, Astana and Almaty hosted a working visit by the Chamber of Commerce of Luxembourg's international affairs adviser, Regina Khvastunova. As a partner organisation of the Luxembourg Chamber, the BeNeLux Chamber of Commerce took an active part in preparing this visit and the meetings held in both cities.
In Astana, Ms Khvastunova met with Managing Director of the Astana International Financial Centre Mr Nurlan Toimbek, Director of Investment Promotion and Marketing at Kazakh Invest Mr Nurzhan Abilkhair, General Director of Astana Digital Hub Mr Magzhan Madiyev, and Director of Corporate Communications at ERG Ms Fatima Kosayeva. The Kazakh side expressed great interest in the upcoming Luxembourg trade mission to Kazakhstan (around 30 Luxembourg companies) in October 2023, and assured full support in organising it. Luxembourg and Kazakhstan have enormous potential for further developing cooperation in areas such as finance, where Luxembourg holds a leading position in Europe, as well as logistics, IT, space research, insurance and digitalisation.
In Almaty, Ms Khvastunova was received by the Head of the Belgian Trade and Economic Representation "AWEX," Ms Aizhan Mussakova.
At a meeting with Deputy Head of the Almaty City Akimat's Investment Department Mr Deni Akhmarov and General Director of the "Koldau" Entrepreneurship Centre Ms Aidan Ramazan, the parties discussed expanding economic cooperation between the two countries, and the city authorities' support in preparing for the upcoming trade mission to Kazakhstan.
In both cities, the Adviser also met with representatives of BeNeLux Chamber of Commerce member companies: in Astana, AMF and SOUDAL took part; in Almaty, Caspian Global, Prime Management, Geeko, and private entrepreneur Chris Van den Brugge. Ms Khvastunova shared information on the country's current economic situation, presented the Chamber of Commerce of Luxembourg, and proposed a meeting between BeNeLux Chamber member companies and Luxembourg companies during the October trade mission.

Background on the Chamber of Commerce of Luxembourg.
The Chamber of Commerce of Luxembourg (founded in 1841) is a professional chamber and a public institution covering all business sectors (except agriculture and crafts). Its main role is to protect the interests of its member companies. As chamber membership is mandatory, it counts around 90,000 members, corresponding to 75% of the total workforce and 80% of Luxembourg's GDP, making it the country's largest professional chamber representing employers. The Chamber of Commerce of Luxembourg is the flagship of Luxembourg's business and economy, bringing together all companies operating in industry, trade, banking, finance, services, insurance, and hospitality and catering.

Source: Chamber of Commerce of Luxembourg