India Kazakhstan Business and Cultural Council
About Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan, located in Central Asia, is the world's largest landlocked country and the ninth largest
by land area. Kazakhstan has a diversified economy with significant sectors including oil, natural
gas, mining, agriculture, and manufacturing. The country is rich in natural resources, particularly
oil and gas, making it a major player in the global energy market. It is also one of the world's
leading producers of uranium. In recent years, the government has been focusing on diversifying the
economy away from its heavy reliance on extractive industries, promoting sectors such as
agriculture, manufacturing, tourism, and technology. This diversification aims to reduce
vulnerability to commodity price fluctuations and foster sustainable long-term growth. Additionally,
Kazakhstan has been actively pursuing economic reforms to improve the business environment, attract
foreign investment, and enhance competitiveness on the global stage.
The Republic of Kazakhstan, situated at the heart of Eurasia, appeared on the geopolitical map
in 1991. The name Kazakh, of Turkic origin, is thought to mean “free man” – which is appropriate in
a land historically populated by freedom-loving nomads.
Kazakhstan is home to many different nationalities and faiths, all united by a common history.
This variety of tradition, heritage and language is treasured by the people of the Republic of
Kazakhstan, who believe there is much truth in the Japanese saying: “You can survive without your
relatives; you cannot survive without your neighbours.” The people of Kazakhstan are proud of their
diversity. Century after century, Kazakhstan has always sought to encourage friendship and tolerance
among its people. Kazakh is considered the language of the ancestors and Russian is widely spoken,
while English is enjoying growing popularity as the language most commonly used to communicate with
foreign visitors.
Objectives
Business Council
To promote bilateral trade between India and Kazakhstan To boost businesses of all the sectors, particularly MSMEs, and create business opportunities To promote businesses of all sizes across the two countries Establish business to business and people to people contact Create tie-ups amongst chambers of commerce and have businesspeople as part of this council.
Cultural Council
To promote cultures and exchange ideas and values through this council Facilitate cultural exchanges in the form of music, dance, history, artifacts, exhibitions, expos and even through online mediums Create opportunities for student exchanges, training and courses to promote cultural relations between India and Kazakhstan To promote artists through shows, exhibitions, etc. either in person or through online mediums.
