From light industry to medicine and digital solutions,
China's Jiangsu Province showcased the largest trade pavilion at ExpoGoods
Central Asia, a major forum and exhibition held in Astana. Recognized as one of
China’s most economically advanced regions, Jiangsu is known for its strong
integration of scientific, technological, and industrial innovation, as
reflected in the companies featured at the event. The exhibition also brought
together products from over 150 brands representing Pakistan, Uzbekistan,
Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Iran, Latvia, and Estonia. More than just a
display of goods, the platform served as a venue for dialogue, investment,
long-term contracts, and the expansion of business partnerships.
«In 2024, total trade between China and the Central Asian
countries reached $94.8 billion, an increase of $5.4 billion from 2023. Chinese
companies are gradually diversifying their investments in the region. Alongside
continued investment in energy, infrastructure, and other sectors, they are
also exploring new opportunities for cooperation in agriculture, manufacturing,
high technology, and other areas,» said Han Chunlin, Chinese Ambassador to
Kazakhstan.
According to participants, Central Asia is ready for new
economic integration solutions. Kazakhstan, as a regional hub for sustainable
trade, has become a new growth point for cooperative formats. In the face of
today’s global challenges, countries in the region are striving to build closer
ties based on mutually beneficial cooperation and support.
«In 2024, Kazakhstan's trade with Central Asian countries
reached $7.6 billion. Notably, the share of non-commodity goods with high added
value increased, reflecting the qualitative development of mutual trade and the
region's transition toward a more sustainable and diversified economy,» said Arman
Shakkaliyev, Kazakh Minister of Trade and Integration.
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