Digital Trade — A New Impetus for Investments in Kazakhstan
In Astana, the meeting “Kazakhstan’s Action Plan on Digital Trade” was held, organized by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) in cooperation with the Ministry of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan and JSC “QazTrade” – Trade Policy Development Center.
The meeting focused primarily on Kazakhstan’s integration into the regional digital trade framework and on developing practical steps for implementing the national action plan. Around 40 representatives from government bodies, the expert community, and the business sector took part in the event.
The meeting was attended by Aset Nusupov, Deputy Minister of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan; Sarangu Radnaaragchaa, UN Resident Coordinator in Kazakhstan; Vitada Anukuonwattaka, ESCAP representative; and Ainur Amirbekova, Managing Director of JSC “QazTrade” – Trade Policy Development Center.
During the roundtable, the key findings of the ESCAP Regional Digital Trade Integration Initiative (RDTII) were presented, based on a comprehensive analysis of Kazakhstan’s regulatory framework. The results of this analysis formed the basis of the national action plan on digital trade, aimed at enhancing transparency, simplifying procedures, and promoting cross-border cooperation.
Aliya Abdildina, Head of Asia Cooperation at the Investment Promotion and Marketing Department of JSC “NC “KAZAKH INVEST”, noted:
“Digitalization of trade processes strengthens the business environment by reducing bureaucracy, lowering costs, and providing greater predictability for businesses. We are confident that a modern and transparent digital trade ecosystem makes Kazakhstan an even more attractive destination for every investor we engage with. The development of digital trade will become a powerful driver for key sectors of the economy, enabling domestic companies to access global markets more efficiently and offering investors stable and predictable conditions for cross-border operations.”
The agreements reached during the discussions will lay the foundation for strengthening Kazakhstan’s position in the international trade system and will help expand the participation of domestic businesses in global supply chains.
