ASTANA, Kazakhstan, May 29. Kazakhstan’s
Minister of Industry and Construction Yersaiyn Nagaspayev and
Iran’s Minister of Industry, Mining and Trade Mohammad Atabak
discussed prospects for expanding industrial cooperation on the
sidelines of the Eurasian Economic Forum (EEF) in Astana, Trend reports via Kazakh
ministry.
The sides focused on the development of industrial cooperation
and the implementation of joint projects in the manufacturing
sector. They noted significant potential for expanding
collaboration in mechanical engineering, petrochemicals,
construction materials, and other industrial areas.
Following the meeting, the sides agreed to promote stronger
engagement across all promising areas of bilateral industrial
cooperation.
The Iranian delegation is participating in the EEF held in
Astana on May 28–29. During panel sessions, it was highlighted
that, to date, 135 projects worth around $23 billion have been
implemented with EAEU countries, creating more than 33,000 jobs.
Mechanical engineering remains the leading area of cooperation,
accounting for 41 projects, or 30% of the total portfolio.
